inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable noun

Examples of inflatable in a Sentence

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All guests will be able to experience local food and drink vendors, face painting, an inflatable clubhouse, merchandise tent and photo booth. Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025 This extension features a large, netted pool in the sea to keep the kids safe, inflatable sunpads and shades, and a dock for the yacht’s three Sea-Doo Spark personal watercraft, foiling e-boards, and stand-up paddle boards. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 Shop on-sale inflatable pools, plug and play hot tubs, and outdoor saunas for relaxing in your own backyard throughout summer. Shea Simmons, People.com, 8 June 2025 There’s a two-person tent made from 20-denier ripstop with a single-pole design, a 25-degree sleeping bag, and even an inflatable pillow. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflatable

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflatable was in 1878

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“Inflatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

inflatable

adjective
in·​flat·​able in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis

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