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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But for the past several days, that façade has been obscured by a giant inflatable rat. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026 The free event includes activity stations for kids, such as an inflatable obstacle course, a zipline, a bounce house and themed crafts. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 The video shows friends and family washing Vonn's hair in an inflatable basin and later brushing and braiding it. Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026 At the pre-match, there will be a live DJ, delicious eats from local food trucks, inflatable soccer games, the inflatable FCC slide and more. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 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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