inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl 

: capable of being inflated

an inflatable boat

inflatable noun

Examples of inflatable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Depictions of New York’s iconic skyline adorn walls in the bar and dining room along with Bills signage — and an 8-foot-tall inflatable Josh Allen for special occasions — mixed in. —Tim Graham, New York Times, 9 July 2025

Unlike squeaky inflatable neck pillows, this plush version is made up of supportive memory foam that cradles your neck, shoulders, and chin for ultimate comfort. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025

Foam or inflatable bed rail: Foam or inflatable bed rails sit on top of the mattress but usually underneath the sheets. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2025

But these parties had everything: America’s most glamorous friend group playing dress-up, the pop star riding on an inflatable swan in her pool, and the reminder that the rest of us simply would never find ourselves on the guest list. —Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inflatable

• datable
• debatable
• locatable
• rotatable
• titratable
• translatable
• untranslatable

Medical Definition

inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl 

: capable of being inflated

an inflatable prosthesis