balloonist

[ buh-loo-nist ]

noun

1. a person who ascends in a balloon, especially as a sport or hobby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of balloonist¹

First recorded in 1775–85; balloon + -ist

Example Sentences

This strange idea may have been responsible for the efforts made to lay the great balloonist.

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The balloonist who can take advantage of these currents is much benefited, especially in a race.

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Like a shot he came down, holding his body rigid and straight as a stick, for he knew how to fall into water, did that balloonist.

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Down shot the balloonist and down more slowly settled the collapsed bag, yet not so slowly that there was any time to spare.

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As Tom and the balloonist strolled up the walk to the handsome house Andy Foger passed them.

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