Meaning of the word ballooning in English
What does ballooning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ballooning
US /bəˈluː.nɪŋ/
UK /bəˈluː.nɪŋ/
Noun
the sport or pastime of traveling by hot-air balloon
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Hot-air ballooning offers breathtaking views of the landscape.
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They went ballooning over the vineyards of Napa Valley.
Adjective
increasing rapidly in size, amount, or extent
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The company's debt has been ballooning over the past year.
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The cost of living is ballooning, making it difficult for many families.