inflatable

American  

[in-fley-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈfleɪ tə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being inflated. inflated.

2. designed or built to be inflated inflated before use.

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noun

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

inflatable British  

/ 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

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adjective

1. capable of being inflated

Other Word Forms

• reinflatable adjective

Etymology

Origin of inflatable

First recorded in 1875–80; inflate + -able

Example Sentences

Footage shows the official arriving onshore in an inflatable small boat and handing over the eviction notice to Mandarin at a make-shift camp.

From BBC

By 2013, several international schools had installed giant inflatable domes around sport facilities to protect students.

From Barron's

I have my own towel and bathing suit plus two tubes of sunscreen, an extra pair of flip-flops, and an inflatable crocodile.

From Literature

Specialised divers from the fire brigade assisted residents on inflatable boats, AFP journalists saw.

From Barron's

Several passersby snapped photos with Mixue’s inflatable snow “king” mascot that stands guard outside the store entrance.

From Los Angeles Times