Meaning
The quality of a jump by which a ballet dancer appears to pause in midair
Etymology
Origin: French
From French ballon. Doublet of balloon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026.