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English
Etymology
From inflate + -able.
Pronunciation
Adjective
inflatable (comparative more inflatable, superlative most inflatable)
- Able to be inflated or blown up.
Derived terms
Translations
Noun
inflatable (plural inflatables)
- (nautical) A boat or dinghy that may be inflated when needed.
- Any other structure, artwork etc. that is inflated.
2017 June 26, Alexis Petridis, “Glastonbury 2017 verdict: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Lorde, Stormzy and more”, in the Guardian: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!”
Translations
boat that may be inflated
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