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

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

Key symptoms to watch for include: Coughing Shortness of breath Throat irritation Unusual fatigue Chest discomfort Heart palpitations People with asthma were advised to follow their asthma action plans and keep quick-relief inhalers readily available. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 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