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

In a sleepy bay in Anguilla, the ship’s marina comes down, affording an opportunity to play with the water toys and swim to an inflatable trampoline. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

And remember that inflatable arm floaties are toys, not safety devices. — Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026

It's named after Scabby the Rat — a large, inflatable rat that's become a common sight on picket lines across the United States. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

People walk by a giant Spiderman inflatable installation at the south courtyard plaza of Shuncheng Shopping Center on August 2, 2026 in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 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