Montgolfier balloon

Meaning

Noun

• The most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
• The pattern of Montgolfier balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers, predating modern Montgolfier-style hot-air balloons

Origin

• From the Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.