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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The Duck opted for a splashy entrance thanks to the surprise appearance of a giant inflatable bird in Indianapolis’ White River during Big Ten Media Days. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024 These disks, 5 millimeters in diameter and 265 microns thick, were then placed over an inflatable membrane, inflated like a balloon to form a dome, magnetized, and returned to their original flat state. Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024 Splash your way around Obstacle Island; the inflatable floating playground has towers, monkey bars, slides, and more. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024 Nothing drives this designer crazier than seeing icicle lights, oversized ornaments, and inflatable snowmen in my neighbors’ yards in February! Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflatable 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jan. 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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