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Definition of inflator

inflator

/ɪnˈfleɪtər/
in · fla · tor
Plural:inflators
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inflator Lexical Profile

inflator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mechanical device or pump used to fill something, such as a tire, balloon, or life vest, with air or gas.

Example

"She kept a portable tire inflator in the trunk of her car in case of a roadside emergency."

2

A person or factor that causes something, such as prices, values, or importance, to increase or be exaggerated.

Example

"Supply chain disruptions acted as a major inflator of consumer goods prices last year."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'inflator' and 'inflater' are accepted spellings, though 'inflator' is generally preferred for mechanical devices and 'inflater' for a person who inflates.

• Rhymes for inflator

• Nearby Words

inflated
inflation
inflationary
inflator
inflected
inflection
inflexibility

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