water balloon

noun

chiefly US
: a balloon that is filled with water
The boys were throwing water balloons at each other.

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Trejo was seen apparently trying to throw a punch — and a camping chair — after someone aimed a water balloon at his car during a parade. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 July 2024 In the past two weeks, I’ve been drenched by a water balloon while stepping out of the shower, found fake spiders in my coffee cup and opened our front door to discover what appeared to be a life-size effigy of the two little girls from The Shining staring at me. Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024 Shah likened it to throwing a water balloon against a wall and seeing what happens–one filled with water will behave one way, but differently if something like a bowling ball is inside. Alex Knapp, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Throw water balloons, or make water balloon pinatas. Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 30 July 2024 For this month's First Fridays event, Deep Ellum will host an outdoor market, live music and a water balloon fight. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024 These outdoor activities are guaranteed to get their blood pumping: Have a water balloon fight. Amanda Rock, Parents, 30 July 2024 Trejo was riding in a white, convertible low-rider in the parade but stopped his vehicle after someone threw a water balloon at his car, according to video shared on social media. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024 Imagine wrapping a water balloon in a cashmere sweater. Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024

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“Water balloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20balloon. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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