blimp
noun
a small, nonrigid airship or dirigible, especially one used chiefly for observation.
blimps
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pluralof blimp.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And blimps could stay aloft longer than helicopters.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2024
And unlike blimps and balloons, airships aren’t just a bag filled with gas.
From NewsForKids.net ● Dec. 7, 2023
Smoke poured into the sky from the former military base near Warner Avenue and Armstrong Road, which was home to two hangars meant to house blimps during World War II.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
Walsh operated a small fleet of cigar-shaped blimps that flew corporate logos over crowded venues.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
She reaches for one of the blimps and removes the card.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
