blimp
6 synonyms for blimp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An airship kept in shape by the pressure of the gas inside it, rather than a rigid frame.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blimp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
goodyear blimp
float like a blimp
Etymology
Most historians think it's onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of thumping the airship's fabric, first recorded in England around 1916.
Full origin of blimp →Frequently asked questions
What does “blimp” mean?
The word “blimp” means an airship kept in shape by the pressure of the gas inside it, rather than a rigid frame. In plain terms, a soft-bodied airship, or informally, a very overweight person.
How do you pronounce “blimp”?
“Blimp” is pronounced BLIHMP (/ˈblɪmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “blimp” in a sentence?
Here is “blimp” used in a sentence: “The blimp floated slowly over the stadium during the game.”
What is another word for “blimp”?
Words with a similar meaning to “blimp” include barrage balloon, Gossage, nonrigid, blimp out and blimp up.
What part of speech is “blimp”?
“Blimp” is a noun.
Where does the word “blimp” come from?
The word “blimp” dates back to around 1916. Most historians think it's onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of thumping the airship's fabric, first recorded in England around 1916.
How many meanings does “blimp” have?
“Blimp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an airship kept in shape by the pressure of the gas inside it, rather than a rigid frame.
