inhalant

noun

in·​hal·​ant in-ˈhā-lənt 

: something (such as an allergen or medication) that is inhaled

inhalant adjective

Examples of inhalant in a Sentence

The medicine is now available as an inhalant.

Recent Examples on the Web

About 21% of eighth graders, 28% of 10th graders, and 39% of high school seniors reported using substances such as alcohol, marijuana, inhalants (like glue or gases) or vaping products. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025

In this version, they’re also attacked but her mask is smashed, revealing the truth to Dina as Ellie manages to survive the fatal inhalant. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025

In 2023, less than 1% of people ages 12 and older reported using inhalants. —Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025

Aerosols, along with gases like halothane, nitrous oxide, butane and more all fit under the umbrella of inhalants, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. —Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inhalant

• assailant
• covalent
• divalent
• hexavalent
• monovalent
• multivalent
• pentavalent
• polyvalent
• tetravalent
• univalent

Kids Definition

inhalant

noun

in·​hal·​ant in-ˈhā-lənt 

: something (as a medicine-containing spray) that is inhaled

inhalant adjective

Medical Definition

inhalant

1 of 2 noun

in·​hal·​ant

variants also inhalent

in-ˈhā-lənt 

1

: something (as an allergen or an anesthetic vapor) that is inhaled

2

: any of various often toxic volatile substances (as spray paint, glue, or paint thinner) whose fumes are sometimes inhaled for their euphoric effect

inhalant

2 of 2 adjective

variants also inhalent

: used for inhaling or constituting an inhalant

inhalant anesthetics