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

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Detectives also found that Aurora's asthma equipment had not been properly maintained and that her prescribed inhaler was missing during two searches of the home. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 During the investigation into Aurora’s death, detectives did not find her prescribed inhaler in the home. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Marcin Golba | Nurphoto | Getty Images Walmart plans to cover more than 250 prescriptions, including some insulin, inhalers and GLP-1s for diabetes, at no cost to its employees in 2027, the company confirmed to CNBC on Tuesday. — Annika Kim Constantino,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 These products come in the form of patches, gum, lozenges, nasal sprays and inhalers, intended to reduce cravings and withdrawal while helping people gradually move away from tobacco use. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inhaler

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inhaler was in 1778

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inhale
inhaler
in half
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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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