inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl 

: capable of being inflated

an inflatable boat

inflatable noun

Examples of inflatable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

An inflatable water wing around a bottle becomes an air cushion; a padded laptop sleeve doubles as a shock absorber. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

The ferry, Edghill said, was fitted with 250 life jackets, two rigid life rafts and six inflatable life rafts. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Getting out on the water is one of the most fun parts of any camping trip, and there’s no better way to do it than with this inflatable stand-up paddleboard. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inflatable

• datable
• debatable
• locatable
• rotatable
• titratable
• translatable
• untranslatable

Medical Definition

inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl 

: capable of being inflated

an inflatable prosthesis