air bag
Britishnoun
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a safety device in a car, consisting of a bag that inflates automatically in an accident and prevents the passengers from being thrown forwards
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one of a number of large inflatable bags comprising part of a spacecraft's landing system, enabling the craft to come to rest through a series of bounces
Example Sentences
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The Chinese company makes air-bag inflaters, which contain hazardous chemicals that ignite during a crash to fill an air bag with gas rapidly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
GM recalled GMC Sierra pickups for the air bag issue in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
The rate is roughly the same even for serious flaws such as failing brakes, engine fires or the air bag defects reviewed by the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025
“Older model year vehicles put their occupants at higher risk, as the age of the air bag is one of the contributing factors.”
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
“Everyone okay?” he asked, pushing the air bag away from his face.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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