inflatable

adjective

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

Examples of inflatable in a Sentence

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Activities include open access to an in-water inflatable obstacle course, organized games and races, crafts, land inflatables, and a big splash competition off the diving boards. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 The inflatable pool noodle is available in the ALDI Finds aisle beginning May 27 while supplies last. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 There is a 50-meter Olympic-size pool, divided by an inflatable obstacle course for kids. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 One activity quickly became a standout moment when the children churned their own butter while Miranda’s husband, dressed in an inflatable cow costume, led the demonstration and kept everyone laughing. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflatable

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 May. 2026.

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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