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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There are a lot of Amazon sales on inflatable water slides right now, but this 6-in-1 is one of the best. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 21 May 2025 During its descent, the capsule deployed an innovative inflatable heat shield, a technology designed by Atmos to protect the capsule during the intense heat and friction of reentry. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025 During the Sunday, May 11 holiday, Brittany posted Instagram stories of Sterling and Bronze enjoying playing on a huge inflatable slide and a giant trampoline. Charna Flam, People.com, 17 May 2025 On one occasion, Cassie said, she was asked to enter an inflatable pool full of baby oil inside a hotel while fully dressed. Hannah Parry joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 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 4 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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