inflatable

[in-fley-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being inflated. inflated.

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

noun

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

inflatable

/ 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

adjective

1. capable of being inflated

Other Word Forms

• reinflatable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflatable¹

First recorded in 1875–80; inflate + -able

Example Sentences

Organizers quickly realized it was a misunderstanding—one game had entailed throwing water balloons at an inflatable doll in a test of accuracy.

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A 25-foot inflatable psychedelic bear driving a convertible has been commissioned for the pedestal outside of the Hammer Museum as part of Made in L.A.

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The inflatable sculpture was inspired by a painting Shilling made of a similarly cute little bear, which is also on view.

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Moments later, in the early dawn light, we saw a man hoist a child onboard an inflatable boat.

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As we spoke a large inflatable dinosaur loomed over our heads, part of a bouncy castle erected for the ANO rally.

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