(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a small, thin, rubber bag that you blow air into so that it becomes larger and rounder or longer. Balloons are used as toys or decorations.
N-COUNT
2.
A ~ is a large, strong bag filled with gas or hot air, which can carry passengers in a container that hangs underneath it.
They are to attempt to be the first to circle the Earth non-stop by ~.
N-COUNT: also by N
3.
When something ~s, it increases rapidly in amount.
In London, the use of the Tube has ~ed...
The budget deficit has ~ed to $25 billion...
= soar, rocket
VERB: V, V to n