inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflā-tə-bəl 
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable
noun
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China’s new inflatable module could overcome this hurdle, enabling mass-scale manufacturing in space.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Think giant inflatable hamster balls and a massive slingshot for flinging Christmas presents.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
The jolly inflatable has a vibrant red suit and a bright white beard that comes to life with energy-efficient LED lights.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Zodiacs are smaller, inflatable boats that can easily cut through and navigate the icy waters.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Think giant inflatable hamster balls and a massive slingshot for flinging Christmas presents.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
The jolly inflatable has a vibrant red suit and a bright white beard that comes to life with energy-efficient LED lights.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Zodiacs are smaller, inflatable boats that can easily cut through and navigate the icy waters.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis
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