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Definition of bladder

bladder

/ˈblæd.ɚ/
blad · der
Plural:bladders
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bladder Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hollow, flexible muscular organ in humans and other vertebrates that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.

Example

"Drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps keep the kidneys and bladder healthy."

2

Any similar membranous sac or hollow organ in an animal or plant that holds liquid or gas, such as the gallbladder, a fish's swim bladder, or an air sac in seaweed.

Example

"Bony fish use an internal gas-filled bladder to control their buoyancy at different ocean depths."

3

An inflatable rubber or plastic bag placed inside a sporting ball (such as a soccer ball or rugby ball) or used as a flexible container for liquids in a hydration pack.

Example

"He had to replace the punctured rubber bladder inside the antique leather soccer ball."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'blædre', meaning a blister, pimple, or fluid-filled sac, from a Proto-Germanic root related to the verb 'blow' and 'inflate'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bladder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bladder
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