Balloonist Meaning in English

word

US

bəˈɫunɪst

buh-LOO-nist

UK

bælˈuːnɪst

bal-OO-nist

Definition

A balloonist is a person who pilots or rides in a hot air balloon or gas balloon.

Usage & Nuances

Fairly formal and technical; refers specifically to people operating or riding in hot air or gas balloons, not toy balloons. Commonly found in adventure or historical contexts. 'Balloonist' is not interchangeable with 'pilot' for airplanes.

• Spanish: aeronáuta (globo) - piloto de globo
• Portuguese (BR): balonista - piloto de balão
• Portuguese (PT): balonista - piloto de balão
• Chinese (Simplified): 气球驾驶员 - 热气球飞行员
• Chinese (Traditional): 氣球駕駛員 - 熱氣球飛行員
• Hindi: गुब्बारा चालक - बैलूनिस्ट
• Arabic: مُنْطادِيّ - قائد منطاد
• Bengali: বেলুনচালক - বেলুনিস্ট
• Russian: аэронавт - воздухоплаватель
• Japanese: バルーニスト - 気球操縦士
• Vietnamese: người lái khinh khí cầu
• Korean: 열기구 조종사 - 풍선 조종사
• Turkish: baloncu - balon pilotu
• Urdu: غبارہ باز - غبارے کا پائلٹ
• Indonesian: pilot balon udara - aeronaut

Example Sentences

The balloonist waved to the crowd from the sky.

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A balloonist needs special training to fly safely.

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My uncle is a balloonist and travels to many countries.

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Ever since she was young, she dreamed of becoming a balloonist.

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The balloonist carefully checked the weather before taking off.

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It takes courage to be a balloonist, floating high above the ground.

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