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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Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water with this 2-in-1 package that includes an inflatable paddle board that converts to a kayak in seconds. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 Some marchers wore colonial attire, inflatable bald eagle costumes or dressed up as the Statue of Liberty. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Hunt posted a series of Polaroid photos with Swift, Serayah and Hadid that also showed off the giant inflatable water slide at the event. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 In response to the dispute, Local 150 has posted an inflatable Scabby the Rat in front of City Hall for months now. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 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

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

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