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

But generally, some guidelines can help most people use an inhaler. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026

People with asthma who use a rescue inhaler should keep it close in case fireworks trigger wheezing or other symptoms, the expert advised. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Baumann and Moreton have also started making some of their own designs, including fidgets that look like inhalers, sticky note holders and crayons. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 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