airbag

noun

air·bag ˈer-ˌbag

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

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Between advanced chassis design, driver assist technology, and an array of airbags surrounding the driver, today’s car models provide excellent occupant protection. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024 Tesla has been doing it for years, but most automakers use domain architectures, with dozens of electronic control units that control everything from power windows and airbags to braking. —

Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024 Dealers will update the airbag control module software for free, the NHTSA said.. —

Reuters, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024 Broken noses are diagnosed during a physical examination by a healthcare provider who will ask questions about the injury and mechanism of trauma (i.e., basketball, fist, airbag, etc.). —

Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airbag