hot-air balloon
noun
: a large balloon that is filled with heated air and that floats in the sky with a basket underneath for people to ride in
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California homeowners got quite the surprise when a hot-air balloon filled with people landed in their backyard.
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Inside, there are three concentric circles of chairs arranged on a red carpet and, overhead, a white globe resembling a hot-air balloon.
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
California homeowners got quite the surprise when a hot-air balloon filled with people landed in their backyard.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Some standout sights include the working colorful kitchen, a phone booth, a hot-air balloon, a magical cloud room, plus more magical spots.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Inside, there are three concentric circles of chairs arranged on a red carpet and, overhead, a white globe resembling a hot-air balloon.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Hot-air balloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot-air%20balloon. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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