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

By the turn of the century, such devices were ubiquitous, joining airbags and antilock breaks as standard safety features. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Seating position and impact direction feed that analysis, along with intrusion and airbag deployment. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

The facility produces nylon 66, a high-performance material found in a variety of products, from vehicle components and airbags to textiles. — Bill Flederbach, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Beyond offering optimal protection, the dual-layer airbag phone case also comes with a 3-in-1 Ostand. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

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