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inflatable

[ in-fley-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. capable of being inflated. inflated.
  2. designed or built to be inflated inflated before use.


noun

  1. an inflatable object, device, or structure, especially a small rubber boat that is inflated inflated with air.

inflatable

/ ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl /

noun

  1. any of various large air-filled objects made of strong plastic or rubber, used for children to play on at fairs, carnivals, etc


adjective

  1. capable of being inflated

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Other Words From

  • rein·flata·ble adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inflatable1

First recorded in 1875–80; inflate + -able

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Example Sentences

The massive inflatable structure is filled with multi-colored light and takes a prehistoric yet futuristic shape.

Hanging from the exhibition ceiling are two huge inflatable cobblestones.

There was an inflatable bouncy house for kids and a thematically appropriate mechanical bull ride for grown-ups.

I changed the beach ball to an inflatable alligator and started writing the story to find out what would happen next.

In memory of her late pup, the shock-singer croons a song to giant inflatable replica of him.

Rhineurynter, rī-nū-rin′tėr, n. a small inflatable bag used for plugging the nose.

It turned out to be a combination of a canvas bag and inflatable rubber mattress, called by its makers a "Sleeping Pocket."

I know, Larry said even as he was climbing into the inflatable vacuum garment.

Most of the drop sphere is made of inflatable metallic foil so don't bother to look for the entrance.

Most of the drop sphere is made of inflatable metallic foil, so don't bother to look for the entrance.

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