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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Oversized inflatable soccer balls representing Colombia, Germany, Japan, and Saudi Arabia will make for terrific photo opps; families are invited to come out and play at Soccer Stars on June 21. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Officials said the events will feature live match broadcasts on giant LED screens, youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime activities and inflatable attractions. Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 10 June 2026 Fieri yells in the next clip as Jesser swipes above his head to try to block his shot in an inflatable basketball game. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 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 13 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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