inhaler

[ in-hey-ler ]

noun

1. an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
2. a respirator.
3. a person who inhales.

inhaler

/ ɪnˈheɪlə /

noun

1. a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma
2. a person who inhales

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhaler¹

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Sexyy Red turned up for a rowdy take on the marching-band jam “Sticky” and playfully spanked Tyler after he did the same to her; Tyler took a hit from his asthma inhaler after that one.

From Los Angeles Times

As popularity increased, their product range expanded from chewing gum to include the five other antismoking products approved by the Food and Drug Administration: lozenges, patches, inhalers and nasal sprays.

From Los Angeles Times

The tobacco giant that makes Marlboro cigarettes has sold a UK inhaler company for a knock-down price due to what it calls an "unwarranted" backlash.

From BBC

The 18-year-old now has to use an inhaler when she plays soccer.

From Los Angeles Times

Ryan goes into town under some pretense or another — there is much needless business in the film about a missing inhaler — leaving Maya by herself.

From Los Angeles Times