Definition of "balloonist" [bal•loon•ist]

• A person who flies in balloons, especially in hot-air balloons. (noun)

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• "Joe DiGenova, perpetual talking head and Bush administration trial balloonist, is putting out the word that Scooter Libby will be pardoned by President Bush."
• "The fallen balloonist is in effect a runaway slave."
• ""You take the wheel," called the balloonist to Mr. Damon."