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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The kids will gravitate to amenities like the lake resort’s four swimming pools, the Gull Lake inflatable waterpark, a water-skiing school, and a recreation center with pickleball courts, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, and croquet. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Another could be an inflatable bag. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026 The new name for the inflatable duck mascot perched on the roof of the Children’s Discovery Museum is Roofus. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 May 2026 Trump is also seen lounging in a gold-colored inflatable chair. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 May 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 14 May. 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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