inflatable

[ in-fley-tuh-buh l ]
/ ɪnˈfleɪ tə bəl /

adjective

capable of being inflated.
designed or built to be inflated before use.

noun

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

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Origin of inflatable

First recorded in 1875–80; inflate + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM inflatable

re·in·flat·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby inflatable

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British Dictionary definitions for inflatable

inflatable
/ (ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl) /

noun

any of various large air-filled objects made of strong plastic or rubber, used for children to play on at fairs, carnivals, etc

adjective

capable of being inflated
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