a small, nonrigid airship or dirigible, especially one used chiefly for observation.
Slang. a fat person.
a small nonrigid airship, esp one used for observation or as a barrage balloon
films a soundproof cover fixed over a camera during shooting
First recorded in 1915–20; of uncertain origin
First recorded in 1930–35
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“So let’s celebrate the fact that I’ve finally seen Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s ‘The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.’
From Washington Post • May 1, 2022
Others have suggested filling the Goodyear Blimp, which has a base in the city, with Febreze, or a water-dropping helicopter with Lysol.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021
Rose Parade Uncovered The new episode of the documentary series recalls the first Rose Parade and takes a flight on the Goodyear Blimp.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2019
We can only pray the next affair involves an illegal driver, pace of play and the Goodyear Blimp.
From Golf Digest • Oct. 15, 2019
Like the time she took me to see Colonel Blimp and sat there weeping all through the scene where the imprisoned German officers are listening to Mendelssohn.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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