inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflā-tə-bəl 
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable
noun
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Surveillance video showed that Trigg accidentally fell into the pool after tripping and falling on an inflatable chair.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The Hammacher Schlemmer website remains open for business, where items supplied by Kuo — ranging from a 6-foot inflatable kickball dartboard to a teak shower seat — are prominently featured.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The market for family travel gear has exploded, with strollers that fold to fit in an overhead bin, inflatable beds that allow toddlers to sleep in-flight, and ride-on luggage.
—Lara Kramer, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Balloons, beach balls or other inflatable items.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The Hammacher Schlemmer website remains open for business, where items supplied by Kuo — ranging from a 6-foot inflatable kickball dartboard to a teak shower seat — are prominently featured.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The market for family travel gear has exploded, with strollers that fold to fit in an overhead bin, inflatable beds that allow toddlers to sleep in-flight, and ride-on luggage.
—Lara Kramer, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Balloons, beach balls or other inflatable items.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Inflatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis
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