noun
airbag
Airbag (noun) means a safety device in a vehicle that inflates instantly in a crash to cushion occupants. Example: “The airbag deployed the moment the car hit the barrier.”
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A safety device in a vehicle that inflates instantly in a crash to cushion occupants.
"The airbag deployed the moment the car hit the barrier."
How to use airbag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe cushioning safety bag that inflates in a car crash.
Common pairings
deploy an airbag
side airbag
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Word forms
- Plural
- airbags
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The _____ deployed the moment the car hit the barrier.
Etymology
From "air" plus "bag."
Frequently asked questions
What does “airbag” mean?
The word “airbag” means a safety device in a vehicle that inflates instantly in a crash to cushion occupants. In plain terms, the cushioning safety bag that inflates in a car crash.
How do you use “airbag” in a sentence?
Here is “airbag” used in a sentence: “The airbag deployed the moment the car hit the barrier.”
What part of speech is “airbag”?
“Airbag” is a noun.
What is the meaning of airbag?
"airbag" (noun) means a safety device in a vehicle that inflates instantly in a crash to cushion occupants.
