inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
1
: a device by means of which medicinal material is inhaled
an asthma inhaler
2
: one that inhales

Examples of inhaler in a Sentence

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But the industry could be impacted by tariffs on pharmaceutical equipment and delivery devices such as IV bags and inhalers. Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 He's had to use his inhaler multiple times a day. Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025 Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025 As a result of the incident, Michael, who has asthma and didn’t have his inhaler with him at the time, has refused to go on a school bus and is in therapy, Sellars told Newsday. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inhaler

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inhaler was in 1778

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“Inhaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhaler. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

inhaler

noun
in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
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 How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
: a device by means of which usually medicinal material is inhaled compare inhalator

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