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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Dublin firefighters, equipped with survival suits and an inflatable rescue raft, carefully navigated the unstable ice to reach Nova as concerned community members anxiously watched on. Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Paddling the inflatable boat to shore and then riding the eBike through the night to Madison. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 After stashing an e-bike near the boat lodge, Ryan paddled his kayak and a child-sized inflatable boat out into the lake and overturned the kayak, the sheriff said. Kc Baker, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, a toy locker bursts with nautical gadgets and accessories, including an inflatable obstacle course, paddleboards and Jet Skis. Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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