blimp

noun

ˈblimp How to pronounce blimp (audio)
1
: an airship that maintains its form by pressure from contained gas
2
Blimp : colonel blimp

Examples of blimp in a Sentence

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Goodyear blimps flying high Part of the Goodyear Forward strategy is to increase focus on marketing and advertising to connect with customers to reinforce the brand. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Again, for 100 of 128 years, now 101, the blimp has been there, right, for every major event, not just sporting events, but huge events around the world, the blimp has been there, meaning Goodyear’s been there. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 Two Goodyear Blimps will also take over Detroit's skies that weekend, marking the first double-blimp appearance in Detroit in almost two decades. — Christina Zhang, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 The company flew three illuminated art blimps over the playa at Burning Man in 2025, with no advertising on them. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blimp

Word History

Etymology

imitative; perhaps from the sound made by striking the gas bag with the thumb

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blimp was in 1916

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“Blimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blimp. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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blimp

noun
ˈblimp How to pronounce blimp (audio)
: an airship filled with gas like a balloon

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