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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Understanding asthma medications Asthma is treated with medications, including emergency inhalers, daily long-acting inhalers, combination inhalers, which contains two or more medicines and nebulizer machines. Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025 Ragan had initially reached into his bag to retrieve his inhaler, but knowingly grabbed for the gun instead, Welsh said. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025 Her provider prescribed her an inhaler for the first time in her life. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Aug. 2025 This includes supplements, inhalers, and epinephrine injectors. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 July 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 15 Sep. 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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