inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable noun

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There was also a scuba aesthetic that continued from last season with honkering inflatable coats, cocooning anoraks, and neoprene blazers nipped at the waist that looked like couture life vests and scuba suits. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Who knew inflatable toy footballs would be such a hit with grown men of the communist capital? David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026 In addition to the aforementioned mattress options, Thaircamper is working on other available add-ons like a 270-degree awning and an inflatable standalone bathroom with shower, water supply and toilet. New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026 Children marched wearing inflatable horses while lion dancers and martial artists waved to the crowd. Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 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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