Zeppelin

/ˈzɛpəˌlɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of rigid airship or dirigible that was developed by Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century.

The Hindenburg was one of the most famous zeppelins that tragically caught fire in 1937.

A large airship that is filled with gas and designed to carry passengers or cargo.

Tourists enjoyed a scenic flight over the countryside aboard a modern zeppelin.

A style of airship that uses a rigid framework to maintain its shape, as opposed to non-rigid airships.

The zeppelin floated gracefully above the festival, offering breathtaking views to all who took a ride.

Named after Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the German inventor and aviation pioneer.

zeppelin ride

A hover or journey taken in a zeppelin.

zeppelin day

Referring to an event or day dedicated to zeppelin flights or exhibitions.

airship

A power-driven craft that can be steered and controlled, using buoyant gas.

blimp

A type of non-rigid airship.

To inflate to an excessive amount.

Don't zeppelin that balloon too much!

To soar or float majestically.

She felt like she was zeppelining above the city.