variants
or air bag
: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device
especially
: such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision
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But even Ferrari’s multimillion-dollar sports cars have parts or raw materials for things such as airbags, brakes, tires, batteries and more that come from non-Italian suppliers and facilities.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Starting as a minimalist two-seater, the Slate Truck can be transformed into a five-seat SUV with an add-on kit that includes rear seats, a roll cage and airbags.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The criminal complaint said the collision sent the rangers’ vehicle onto the shoulder, deployed the vehicle’s airbags and rendered the driver’s side door of the rangers’ vehicle unusable.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
It’s legally required and works with airbags to prevent serious injuries.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Starting as a minimalist two-seater, the Slate Truck can be transformed into a five-seat SUV with an add-on kit that includes rear seats, a roll cage and airbags.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The criminal complaint said the collision sent the rangers’ vehicle onto the shoulder, deployed the vehicle’s airbags and rendered the driver’s side door of the rangers’ vehicle unusable.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
It’s legally required and works with airbags to prevent serious injuries.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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