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blimp

[blɪmp]

blimp Definition

a large, non-rigid airship filled with gas and having a streamlined shape.

Using blimp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blimp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Goodyear blimp is a famous example of a blimp.

  • Example

    The blimp floated lazily over the stadium during the football game.

  • Example

    The blimp was used for surveillance during the military operation.

blimp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blimp

Phrases with blimp

  • lead balloon

    a complete failure or disaster

    Example

    The new product launch was a lead balloon.

  • go down like a lead balloon

    to be completely unsuccessful or unpopular

    Example

    His joke went down like a lead balloon.

  • full of hot air

    talking a lot but not saying anything important or true

    Example

    He's always full of hot air, making promises he can't keep.

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Summary: blimp in Brief

A 'blimp' [blɪmp] is a large, non-rigid airship filled with gas and having a streamlined shape. It is often used for surveillance or advertising purposes, such as the Goodyear blimp. The phrase 'lead balloon' is an idiom that means a complete failure or disaster.