Definition

A device or person that fills something with air or gas to make it larger, such as a tire or balloon.

Example

He used an inflater to quickly fill the air mattress before the guests arrived.

Conversation

Hey, do you have an inflater for my bike tire?

Yeah, I have one in my garage; it's super handy.

Thanks! I always struggle with those manual pumps.

No problem! The inflater makes it so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inflater → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "flare" (from Latin "flare", meaning to blow or to inflate). The word "inflater" refers to something that blows air into something else, causing it to expand.

Memory Tip

Think of something that blows air 'into' ('in-') an object to make it bigger — that's what an inflater does.

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