adj
inflatable
ihn-FLAY-tuh-buhl
adj
1
Able to be filled with air to expand it.
"They packed an inflatable mattress for the camping trip."
noun
1
An object, such as a boat, mattress, or toy, that is filled with air.
"The kids spent the afternoon on a giant inflatable in the pool."
How to Use Inflatable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that can be blown up with air, or the object itself once inflated.
Common pairings
inflatable boat
inflatable mattress
inflatable pool toy
Word Forms
more inflatable comparative, inflatables plural, most inflatable superlative
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Etymology
Built on inflate plus the suffix -able.