inhaler

noun

in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
1
: a device by means of which medicinal material is inhaled
an asthma inhaler
2
: one that inhales

Examples of inhaler in a Sentence

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People with asthma and COPD should take their inhalers or other medications as prescribed. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025 During a video appointment with Amazon’s medical service providers on Dec. 18, 2023, he was told to buy an inhaler. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 Recruits used to be able to omit mention of disqualifying factors like years-old sports injuries, the use of an inhaler, or mental health counseling — often after some coaching from recruiters. Gil Barndollar, Vox, 1 Sep. 2024 The default treatment for any type of asthma is steroids, usually delivered through an inhaler. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inhaler 

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inhaler was in 1778

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“Inhaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhaler. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

inhaler

noun
in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
1
: a device used in inhaling medicines (as those to treat asthma)
2
: one that inhales

Medical Definition

inhaler

noun
in·​hal·​er in-ˈhā-lər How to pronounce inhaler (audio)
: a device by means of which usually medicinal material is inhaled compare inhalator

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