inflatable

adjective

in·​flat·​able in-ˈflā-tə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable boat
inflatable noun

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Park rental permits are required if there will be more than 25 people attending an event, if alcohol will be present and/or if the users are planning to use the district’s fire rings, fire pits or grills or are bringing a large tent, multiple tents or inflatable entertainment. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 The company has continued to develop its inflatable space station technology, as well as expand into a product line of satellite buses after winning a high-profile $740 million Pentagon contract last year. Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025 So passengers — and all of their luggage — must be transferred in small groups via small, inflatable Zodiac boats. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The Duck opted for a splashy entrance thanks to the surprise appearance of a giant inflatable bird in Indianapolis’ White River during Big Ten Media Days. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflatable 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflatable was in 1878

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“Inflatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatable. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

inflatable

adjective
in·​flat·​able in-ˈflāt-ə-bəl How to pronounce inflatable (audio)
: capable of being inflated
an inflatable prosthesis

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