Blimp

/blɪmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, non-rigid airship.

The blimp hovered over the stadium, capturing aerial shots of the event.

A type of airship that is generally used for advertising.

We saw a giant blimp promoting the new movie as we drove through the city.

A naval term for a non-rigid airship used for reconnaissance.

During World War II, the military employed a blimp for surveillance missions.

Possible origin from the sound made by the airship or from military slang.

blimp view

A viewpoint that is high but may not be practical or realistic.

zeppelin

A type of rigid airship.

airship

A type of aircraft that is lighter than air and guided through the air.

A term for someone who is overweight in a light-hearted manner.

Don't be a blimp, get moving!