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

This family-centric trackside event features free kids’ games, face painting, inflatable attractions and activities alongside a day full of exciting racing. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Was the giant inflatable Statham towering over Hollywood Blvd. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026

Emergency crews used small inflatable boats to reach people who were stranded. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

In June, he was arrested for allegedly slashing a giant, inflatable FIFA soccer ball that was on display for the World Cup in Miami Beach. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 20 Aug. 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