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inhaler

American  
[in-hey-ler] / ɪnˈheɪ lər /

noun

inhalers plural
  1. an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.

  2. a respirator.

  3. a person who inhales.


inhaler British  
/ ɪnˈheɪlə /

noun

  1. a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma

  2. a person who inhales

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of inhaler

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

Example Sentences

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Elsewhere, rumours spread that Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl was handing out programmes at one of the festival gates; and Paul McCartney was spotted watching Irish band Inhaler from the side of the Pyramid Stage.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Irish rock band Inhaler has two albums of irresistible anthems.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

He will be supported by Inhaler and Holly Humberstone.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2022

The only pain I felt was when I removed the Inhaler to have it replenished, my great anxiety being to get it back again.

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

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