ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Balloon

A balloon is a fun item that you can blow up and play with. It is usually made out of stretchy material, like rubber or latex. To use a balloon, you first need to blow air into it by putting your mouth on the opening and blowing air out of your mouth. When you blow air into the balloon, it starts to expand and get bigger. Once it's big enough, you can tie a knot on the end to keep the air inside.

When you release a balloon with air inside, it will float up into the air because the air inside it is lighter than the air outside. It's like how a feather floats in the air even though it's very light. This is why you see balloons at parties, where people let them float around the room.

Balloons come in all sorts of colors and shapes too! Some are just round, but others can be shaped like animals or other fun things. You can even draw on them with markers or add stickers to make them extra special.

But it's important to remember that balloons need to be handled carefully because they can pop easily. Popping a balloon can be loud and scary, so it's best to avoid it if you can. Plus, if you leave a popped balloon lying around, someone might accidentally step on it and hurt themselves.

So, balloons are a fun toy that you blow up with your mouth and play with by letting them float around in the air. But you need to handle them with care and be careful not to pop them.