inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflā-tə-bəl 
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable
noun
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Scattered around the lectern at the demonstration were inflatable eyeballs.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Satellite imagery has revealed dummy missile launchers, inflatable replicas, and wooden models placed in open areas to attract attention and mislead targeting systems.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Huge inflatable figures depicted Lula in prison clothing and Bolsonaro with the presidential sash.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Bejarano came to the event dressed in an inflatable cow costume that matched the costumes of her coworker and coworker’s daughter.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Satellite imagery has revealed dummy missile launchers, inflatable replicas, and wooden models placed in open areas to attract attention and mislead targeting systems.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Huge inflatable figures depicted Lula in prison clothing and Bolsonaro with the presidential sash.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Bejarano came to the event dressed in an inflatable cow costume that matched the costumes of her coworker and coworker’s daughter.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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inflatable
adjective
in·flat·able
in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis
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