Inflatable

//ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

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

    "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!”"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to be inflated or blown up.

    "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."

Adjective
  1. 1
    designed to be filled with air or gas wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
elasticexpansiveextensiveinflationary

Example

More examples

"Tom slept on the inflatable mattress."

Etymology

From inflate + -able.

Related phrases

inflatable castle

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