inflatable

adj, noun — 3 senses

inflatable

adj

/ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/

Etymology From inflate + -able.

1

Able to be inflated or blown up.

An ultra-marathoner’s attempt to “run” from Florida to Bermuda in an inflatable bubble was cut short when the Coast Guard towed him back to land – for the second time.2016 April 25, Madison Park, “Coast Guard rescues man running in a bubble in the ocean, again”, in CNN:

Derived terms: inflatability, inflatable castle, noninflatable, uninflatable
Related terms: inflation

inflatable

noun

Etymology From inflate + -able.

1

Nautical, Transport A boat or dinghy that may be inflated when needed.

2

Any other structure, artwork etc. that is inflated.

Earlier on the Other stage on Friday afternoon, Charli XCX took a more straightforward, rabble-rousing approach, a flurry of confetti cannon, inflatables and exhortations to wild hedonism: “I hope everyone gets really fucked up this weekend!”2017 June 26, Alexis Petridis, “Glastonbury 2017 verdict: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Lorde, Stormzy and more”, in The Guardian:

Related terms: expandable

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