airbag

noun

air·​bag ˈer-ˌbag 

variants or air bag

: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device

especially : such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision

Examples of airbag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Water from flooding can damage auto electrical systems Water can cause short circuits in a car’s electrical system, affecting everything from lights and dashboard displays to more critical components like airbags and the car’s computer, according to Consumer Reports. —Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Just like consumers get a better car insurance rate for having airbags and anti-lock brakes, AI systems that pass the AIUC-1 audit could get better terms on insurance, in Kvist’s view. —Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 July 2025

Chrysler is voluntarily recalling some of its 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles to replace their side curtain airbags, if needed. —CBS News, 28 June 2025

Bringing the new dry slope and airbag to fruition required 25,000 man hours over eight years. —Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for airbag

• handbag
• ragtag
• sandbag
• ag
• bag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg

Kids Definition

air bag

noun

: an automobile safety device consisting of a bag designed to inflate automatically especially in front of a rider in case of a collision