inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən 
1
a
b
: a hypothetical extremely brief period of very rapid expansion of the universe immediately following the big bang
c
: empty pretentiousness : pomposity
2
: a continuing rise in the general price level usually attributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods and services
Examples of inflation in a Sentence
the inflation of a balloon
The government has been unable to control inflation.
The rate of inflation is high.
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Since his tenure ended, the LDP has faced fallout over a slush fund scandal, an inflation surge, and a rightward political shift across the country.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
That uncertainty comes at a time when many Americans’ budgets may already be stressed from years of elevated inflation, a slowing economy and possibly more tariffs.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
After reporting second-quarter earnings in August, the company raised its commodity inflation guidance to 5% this year, squarely blaming rising beef prices.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
That uncertainty comes at a time when many Americans’ budgets may already be stressed from years of elevated inflation, a slowing economy and possibly more tariffs.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
After reporting second-quarter earnings in August, the company raised its commodity inflation guidance to 5% this year, squarely blaming rising beef prices.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflation. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən
1
: an act of inflating : the state of being inflated
2
: a continual increase in the price of goods and services
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