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

Able to be filled with air to expand it.

"They packed an inflatable mattress for the camping trip."

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for inflatable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

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.