Definition
balloonist
noun
- a person who pilots or rides in a hot air balloon or gas balloon
Examples
- The experienced balloonist checked the weather conditions before takeoff.
- She became a licensed balloonist after completing her training program.
- The balloonist guided the hot air balloon over the valley at sunrise.
- Famous balloonist Steve Fossett set many aviation records.
- The balloonist inflated the envelope with hot air from the burner.
- Local balloonists gathered for the annual festival in Albuquerque.