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

Gray, who has asthma, asks for an inhaler, but police ignore the request, according to Moore. —Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025

That cost changed last year when OptumRx, a subsidiary of United Health Group, stopped coverage for the inhaler Schidtknecht used for a decade, the lawsuit alleges. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2025

There are three main types of COPD medication, all of which are given through an inhaler. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025

In 2025, expect to see more experimentation with minor cannabinoids like CBN and THCV, as well as a continued focus on non-smokable options such as transdermal patches and inhalers. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 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