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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Mechanical strategies like scrapers, inflatable boots, and vibrators add moving parts, weight, and maintenance overhead. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025 Efforts have been reinforced with more than 100 personnel, supported by police and navy, who were combing four sectors in inflatable boats, navy ships and rescue vessels with the assistance of local fishers and residents. CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025 Kids will love playing on the giant inflatable Aqua Park, which is like an obstacle course on the water. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 This year, nearly 200 houses were completely decked out with inflatable Santas, candy cane arches and every color Christmas light imaginable. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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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