baloon

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Balloon

Noun:

A balloon is a flexible bag that is filled with gas, usually helium or air, and used as a decoration or toy.

Sample Sentence:

She gave her daughter a colorful balloon on her birthday.

Verb:

When something balloons, it expands or increases rapidly in size or importance.

Sample Sentence:

The population of the city ballooned after the opening of the new factory.

Adjective:

Something described as balloon is rounded or puffed up like a balloon.

Sample Sentence:

Her balloon-like cheeks were adorable.