inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflā-tə-bəl 
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable
noun
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Outside Kordestani’s glass doors, a gigantic inflatable flamingo moved back and forth in an infinity pool.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Before Swift wiped her Instagram, she and guests were known to post a series of Polaroids from the weekend that often included an eclectic mix of inflatable pool animals, fireworks, matching onesies, baked goods, and a large blow-up Slip ‘n Slide.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Parents and grandparents have also embraced the family-friendly attractions around Decatur Square, including the new playground, the YMCA/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta mini-pitch, and the Atlanta United inflatable soccer pitch.
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Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Before Swift wiped her Instagram, she and guests were known to post a series of Polaroids from the weekend that often included an eclectic mix of inflatable pool animals, fireworks, matching onesies, baked goods, and a large blow-up Slip ‘n Slide.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Parents and grandparents have also embraced the family-friendly attractions around Decatur Square, including the new playground, the YMCA/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta mini-pitch, and the Atlanta United inflatable soccer pitch.
—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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“Inflatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis
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