ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inflatable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inflatable is an adjective meaning Able to be inflated or blown up.

Meaning

Able to be inflated or blown up.

More Meanings

  1. (nautical) A boat or dinghy that may be inflated when needed.
  2. Any other structure, artwork etc. that is inflated.

Example Sentences

An ultra-marathoner’s attempt to “run” from Florida to Bermuda in an inflatable bubble was cut short when the Coast Guard towed him back to land – for the second time.
Earlier on the Other stage on Friday afternoon, Charli XCX took a more straightforward, rabble-rousing approach, a flurry of confetti cannon, inflatables and exhortations to wild hedonism: “I hope everyone gets really fucked up this weekend!”

Word Forms

Synonyms for inflatable

Depending on context, synonyms include expansive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include expansive, liferaft, tyre, tamp, pneumatic, blow-up.

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