inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable noun

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Perhaps most notably, both sides deploy decoy vehicles—either inoperative derelicts or inflatable fakes—to draw enemy fire away from real vehicles. David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 There's even a massive lawn inflatable with Carey herself navigating reindeer on a sleigh. Jade Gomez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 May 3, 2024 A cross between the sensory explosion of Meow Wolf and the labyrinthine nature of an IKEA store, the experience features installations from 21 artists with avant-garde interpretations of inflatable and balloon art. Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Balloons, beach balls and similar inflatable items. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflatable 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflatable was in 1878

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“Inflatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

inflatable

adjective
in·​flat·​able in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis

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