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

Takeoff is booster assisted, and landing is achieved with parachutes combined with dispensable airbags. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025

Some American automakers have been skeptical, arguing that the new model may exaggerate injury risks and undercut the value of some safety features such as seat belts and airbags. —Jeff McMurray, Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025

Some American automakers have been skeptical, arguing the new model may exaggerate injury risks and undercut the value of some safety features such as seat belts and airbags. —Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025

The new crash test dummy will help better assess how seatbelts, airbags, and other vehicle parts impact small female occupants. —Sarah Lapidus, USA Today, 21 Nov. 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