inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable noun

Examples of inflatable in a Sentence

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Summer is in session, and Funboy is the place to shop for pool floaties, inflatable paddle boards, and more. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2026 Fans are spinning shirts, throwing inflatable balls and chanting together. Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Check out this versatile inflatable ottoman that doubles as extra seating or a footrest, along with whimsical decor pieces to fit any space, like this peacock side table. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 For example, this inflatable kiddie pool and activity center is almost $40 off! Parents, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflatable

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflatable was in 1878

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“Inflatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

inflatable

adjective
in·​flat·​able in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis

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