blimp meaning
blimp :
blimp, airship
noun
▪ The blimp flew over the city.
▪ The airship floated above the city.
▪ We saw a blimp at the game.
▪ We saw an airship at the game.
paraphrasing
▪ dirigible – a type of airship
▪ zeppelin – a large airship
Pronunciation
blimp [blɪmp]
The word sounds like 'blimp' with a short 'i' sound.
Common phrases and grammar about blimp
blimp - Common meaning
noun
blimp, airship
Part of Speech Changes for "blimp"
▪ blimpish (adjective) – like a blimp, round and large
▪ blimpette (noun) – a small blimp
Common Expressions with "blimp"
▪ fly in a blimp – to travel in a small airship
▪ see a blimp – to look at a small airship in the sky
▪ ride in a blimp – to take a trip in a small airship
▪ blimp advertising – using a blimp for ads in the sky
Important examples of blimp in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, 'blimp' is often used to describe air travel or advertising.
Example of a confusing word: blip (a small spot or flash)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
'Blimp' is typically used as a noun in TOEIC questions.
blimp
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
blimp advertising
means 'ads shown by a blimp', used in marketing.
fly a blimp
means 'to operate a small airship', used in aviation.
Differences between similar words and blimp
blimp
,
airship
differences
A blimp is a type of airship, but a blimp is usually smaller and less rigid.
blimp
,
zeppelin
differences
A blimp is a smaller, non-rigid type of airship, while a zeppelin is a larger, rigid airship.
Words with the same origin as blimp
The origin of blimp
The word 'blimp' comes from the early 20th century, likely from a British slang term for a small airship.
Word structure
The composition of the word is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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