noun
airbag
noun
1
A safety device in a vehicle that inflates instantly in a crash to cushion occupants.
"The airbag deployed the moment the car hit the barrier."
How to Use Airbag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe cushioning safety bag that inflates in a car crash.
Common pairings
deploy an airbag
side airbag
Word Forms
airbags plural
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Etymology
From "air" plus "bag."