Basic Details
Word: Hot-Air Balloon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large balloon that is filled with hot air, allowing it to float in the sky and carry people.
Synonyms: Air Balloon, Balloon Plane
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- On cloud nine: To be very happy or elated, as if floating in the air. Example: "After winning the competition, she was on cloud nine all day."
- Walking on air: Feeling very happy and carefree. Example: "He was walking on air after his best friend surprised him with a party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hot-air balloon soared high above the countryside, offering breathtaking views of the landscape.
Example 2: During the festival, families gathered to watch the colourful hot-air balloons being inflated and prepared for flight.
Example 3: She dreamed of floating in a hot-air balloon as the sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first successful manned flight in a hot-air balloon took place in 1783? It was created by the Montgolfier brothers in France!
Famous Quote
"The show doesn't go on because it's ready; it goes on because it's 11:30." - Neil Gaiman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hot-air balloon" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A floating aircraft that uses hot air
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A floating aircraft that uses hot air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hot-air balloon"?
a) Zeppelin
b) Air Balloon
c) Kite
d) Glider
Answer: b) Air Balloon
3. Which sentence uses "hot-air balloon" correctly?
a) The hot-air balloon flew over the ocean like a fish.
b) The hot-air balloon was filled with cold air.
c) The hot-air balloon glided smoothly across the sky at sunrise.
d) The hot-air balloon drove on the road.
Answer: c) The hot-air balloon glided smoothly across the sky at sunrise.
4. Which idiom relates to feeling happy like riding in a hot-air balloon?
a) On cloud nine
b) A fish out of water
c) As snug as a bug in a rug
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) On cloud nine
5. What is the opposite of "hot-air balloon"?
a) N/A
b) Submarine
c) Helicopter
d) Glider
Answer: a) N/A
