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

Example:
Hot-air ballooning offers breathtaking views of the landscape.
They went ballooning over the vineyards of Napa Valley.

Adjective

increasing rapidly in size, amount, or extent

Example:
The company's debt has been ballooning over the past year.
The cost of living is ballooning, making it difficult for many families.