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Definition of airbag
airbag
/ˈɛərˌbæɡ/
air · bag
Plural:airbags
airbag Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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A safety device in a motor vehicle consisting of a flexible fabric bag designed to inflate rapidly during a collision and protect occupants from striking the interior.
Example
"The driver walked away from the collision with only minor bruises because the steering wheel airbag deployed immediately."
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