airbag

noun

air·bag ˈer-ˌbag

variants or air bag

: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device

especially : such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision

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Wang predicted that high-level intelligent driving will become an essential feature in automobiles, much like seat belts and airbags, within the next three years. —

Hassan Tayir, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025 The accident left Natalya with facial injuries from the airbag deployment, while Andrew sustained minor scrapes on his arm. —

Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 This could prevent airbags from properly deploying during a crash, deploying unexpectedly or not switching off for small passengers, increasing the potential for injury, the report said. —

Insiya Gandhi, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025 Additionally in November, Volkswagen recalled over 114,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to concerns over the risk of an airbag exploding. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airbag