noun
inhaler
Inhaler (noun) means a small handheld device that delivers medicine directly into the lungs by breathing it in, commonly used for asthma. Example: “She keeps her inhaler in her bag in case of an asthma attack.”
noun
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A small handheld device that delivers medicine directly into the lungs by breathing it in, commonly used for asthma.
"She keeps her inhaler in her bag in case of an asthma attack."
How to use inhaler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pocket-sized device asthma sufferers use to breathe in their medication.
Common pairings
asthma inhaler
use an inhaler
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Word forms
- Plural
- inhalers
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Etymology
From "inhale" + "-er."
Synonyms
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inhalator
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Rhymes for inhaler
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What does “inhaler” mean?
The word “inhaler” means a small handheld device that delivers medicine directly into the lungs by breathing it in, commonly used for asthma. In plain terms, the pocket-sized device asthma sufferers use to breathe in their medication.
How do you use “inhaler” in a sentence?
Here is “inhaler” used in a sentence: “She keeps her inhaler in her bag in case of an asthma attack.”
What part of speech is “inhaler”?
“Inhaler” is a noun.
What is the meaning of inhaler?
"inhaler" (noun) means a small handheld device that delivers medicine directly into the lungs by breathing it in, commonly used for asthma.
