inhaler

American

[in-hey-ler] / ɪnˈheɪ lər /

noun

an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
a respirator.
a person who inhales.

inhaler British

/ ɪnˈheɪlə /

noun

a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma
a person who inhales

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Etymology

Origin of inhaler

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Rock band Inhaler will join Pearl Jam for its shows in Chicago, Indianapolis and Austin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

He will perform on the Saturday, alongside Aitch, one of the fastest growing UK rap artists; Kasabian; and Dublin band Inhaler.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2022

Fume Inhaler: I think it’s wisest to avoid contact with this neighbor as much as possible and continue to stay in touch with the landlord regarding efforts to evict her.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2021

Irish rock band Inhaler sold 10,000 tickets for their last tour, squeezing in 21 gigs before lockdown struck in March.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2021

I was quite free from pain, excepting when you took the Inhaler from me to replenish it, when the pains came on rapidly, and I was delighted to get it back again.

From Parturition without Pain or Loss of Consciousness by Townley, James

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