airship

airship

noun

An "airship" is a type of aircraft that is kept afloat by gas, such as helium or hydrogen, which is lighter than air. It usually has a large, balloon-like shape and is used for things like travel or observation. An example of an airship is a blimp.

 

Example

  1. We took a ride in a giant airship over the city skyline.
  2. The airship was filled with passengers travelling to their destination.
  3. The airship slowly drifted across the sky, leaving a trail of exhaust in its wake.