adj
Uncommon
inflatable
ihn-FLAY-tuh-buhl
Inflatable (adj) means Able to be filled with air to expand it. Example: “They packed an inflatable mattress for the camping trip.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- inflatables
- Comparative
- more inflatable
- Superlative
- most inflatable
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Etymology
Built on inflate plus the suffix -able.
Rhymes for inflatable
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What does “inflatable” mean?
The word “inflatable” means able to be filled with air to expand it. In plain terms, something that can be blown up with air, or the object itself once inflated.
How do you pronounce “inflatable”?
“Inflatable” is pronounced ihn-FLAY-tuh-buhl (/ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “inflatable” in a sentence?
Here is “inflatable” used in a sentence: “They packed an inflatable mattress for the camping trip.”
What part of speech is “inflatable”?
Depending on how it is used, “inflatable” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “inflatable” a common word?
“Inflatable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “inflatable” have?
“Inflatable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be filled with air to expand it.
