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

Engineers also reconfigured the inflatable bladder to maintain the original air volume while eliminating chest layers and moved the carbon dioxide valves to the back. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

The famed artist, known for his vibrant, playful sculptures of inflatable pups (one of which fetched over $58 million at auction in 2013), has teamed up with Hublot to turn his creations into a collection of watches. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Compression boots use inflatable air chambers that rhythmically squeeze and release the legs in sections, delivering a massage-like sensation typically used for dedicated recovery sessions. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Spirit Halloween has launched -- both literally and figuratively -- what's sure to be one of its bestsellers in 2026, with the first-ever officially licensed Goodyear Blimp inflatable costume. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

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