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Definition of inhaler

inhaler

/ɪnˈheɪlər/
in · hal · er
Plural:inhalers
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• noun

1

A portable medical device used for administering a drug that is to be breathed in, used especially for relieving asthma and other bronchial or nasal congestion.

Example

"She always keeps a rescue inhaler in her backpack in case an asthma attack occurs during exercise."

2

A person or animal that breathes in air, smoke, or another substance.

Example

"Passive inhalers of secondhand smoke face many of the same respiratory risks as active smokers."

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• Rhymes for inhaler

• Nearby Words

inhalation
inhalator
inhale
inhaler
inharmonious
inherent
inherently

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'inhale' (from Latin 'inhalare', meaning 'to breathe upon') plus the agent and instrument suffix '-er'.

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