🎈aerostat

noun
/ˈɛərəˌstæt/

Meaning

A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.

Example Sentences

The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.

Synonyms

balloon, airship, blimp, dirigible

Antonyms

airplane, glider

Collocations

military aerostat, tethered aerostat, surveillance aerostat

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