inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər 

1

: a device by means of which medicinal material is inhaled

an asthma inhaler

2

: one that inhales

Examples of inhaler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This includes supplements, inhalers, and epinephrine injectors. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 July 2025

Windows stay shut, inhalers stay close at hand, and the clean up of black snow is nearly constant. —Colin Walkes, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025

House Bill 46, introduced by Rep. Ken King, expands Texas' medical marijuana program by permitting patients to use cannabis patches, lotions, prescribed inhalers, and vaping devices. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 June 2025

However, for more severe migraines, a healthcare provider may prescribe inhalers, pills or tablets, injections, or suppositories.2 3. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inhaler

• blackmailer
• retailer
• wholesaler
• bailer
• bailor
• baler
• jailer
• jailor
• paler
• sailer
• sailor
• scalar

Kids Definition

inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər 

1

: a device used in inhaling medicines (as those to treat asthma)

2

: one that inhales

Medical Definition

inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər 

: a device by means of which usually medicinal material is inhaled compare inhalator