ballooning

noun

bal·​loon·​ing bə-ˈlü-niŋ How to pronounce ballooning (audio)
: the act or sport of riding in a balloon

Examples of ballooning in a Sentence

She's always wanted to go ballooning.
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Despite the restructuring on Friday, Watson still carries a $72.9 million salary cap hit for the 2025 and 2026 season (the second highest ever in the NFL), ballooning from his current hit of $27.9 million this season. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Hot air ballooning over Akagera gives visitors the unforgettable opportunity to get a bird’s-eye view of the African Savannah. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Yes, but: The ballooning cost of the program, estimated at $5 million so far, is generating more consternation. John Frank, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 Traditionally, systems were designed to address illness post-diagnosis, resulting in ballooning costs, overburdened providers, and patients disengaged from long-term health management. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ballooning 

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ballooning was in 1784

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“Ballooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballooning. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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