inflatable

[ in-fley-tuh-buhl ]

adjective
  1. capable of being inflated.

  2. designed or built to be inflated before use.

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

Origin of inflatable

1
First recorded in 1875–80; inflate + -able

Other words from inflatable

  • re·in·flat·a·ble, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for inflatable

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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