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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Compression is courtesy of a set of inflatable bladders that produce a mild, rolling massage over the eyes and a stronger one at the temples. David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025 What's happening: The Big Bounce America Tour is bringing seven inflatable attractions to the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex, next to Toyota Field on the Northeast Side. Megan Stringer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 Crews had to use inflatable boats to get through the knee-deep water, which in part aided in the rescue of about 200 people. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 In another Instagram Stories photo, Sterling posed on an inflatable flamingo inside of a pool wearing a matching falmngo swimsuit. Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 21 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 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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