inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər 

1

: a device by means of which medicinal material is inhaled

an asthma inhaler

2

: one that inhales

Examples of inhaler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His pre-existing asthma — which typically flared during seasonal changes and caused coughing that required an inhaler — was worsening each year. — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Some involve withholding an inhaler from a child who needs it, while others show allergic children forced to eat shellfish. — Jon Christian, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026

The supplement glutathione, given through an IV or an inhaler-like machine called a nebulizer, has not been proven to be safe or effective and could expose firefighters to illness if there is contamination while it's produced, experts say. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

The supplement glutathione, given through an IV or an inhaler-like machine called a nebulizer, has not been proven to be safe or effective and could expose firefighters to illness if there is contamination while it’s produced, experts say. — Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inhaler

• blackmailer
• retailer
• wholesaler
• bailer
• bailor
• baler
• jailer
• jailor
• paler
• sailer
• sailor
• scalar

Kids Definition

inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər 

1

: a device used in inhaling medicines (as those to treat asthma)

2

: one that inhales

Medical Definition

inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər 

: a device by means of which usually medicinal material is inhaled compare inhalator