Montgolfier balloon

English

Alternative forms

• Montgolfière balloon, Montgolfiere balloon, Montgolfière, Montgolfiere

Etymology

From the Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.

Noun

Montgolfier balloon (plural Montgolfier balloons)

1. The most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
2. (by restriction) The pattern of Montgolfier balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers, predating modern Montgolfier-style hot-air balloons

Coordinate terms

• de Rozier balloon
• Rozier balloon

 

Translations

common type of hot-air balloon

• French: montgolfière (fr), ballon montgolfière, ballon de montgolfière