variants
or air bag
: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device
especially
: such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision
Examples of airbag in a Sentence
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Forty years ago, Nike debuted Air: a tiny pressurized airbag in the sole of the shoe that gives athletes an energy return as their foot hits the ground.
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Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Another user wrote in the Cybertruck Owners Club forum at the beginning of April that their truck accelerated into a signal pole, apparently on its own, and that neither the brake pedal nor the airbags worked.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
This malfunction can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in the event of a crash.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 sedans and SUVs over faulty sensors that may prevent airbags from deploying during a crash.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Those followed a late 2023 recall that affected about 1 million vehicles due to a sensor issue potentially affecting airbags.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024
One of the airbags deployed in the Silverado, according to the report.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
The parent company of Chrysler and Dodge is recalling a total of 318,000 vehicles over airbag parts that can potentially shatter and cause injury.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Dealers will replace both side airbags free of charge, the recall notice states.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Another user wrote in the Cybertruck Owners Club forum at the beginning of April that their truck accelerated into a signal pole, apparently on its own, and that neither the brake pedal nor the airbags worked.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
This malfunction can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in the event of a crash.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 sedans and SUVs over faulty sensors that may prevent airbags from deploying during a crash.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Those followed a late 2023 recall that affected about 1 million vehicles due to a sensor issue potentially affecting airbags.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024
One of the airbags deployed in the Silverado, according to the report.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
The parent company of Chrysler and Dodge is recalling a total of 318,000 vehicles over airbag parts that can potentially shatter and cause injury.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Dealers will replace both side airbags free of charge, the recall notice states.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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