noun
inhaler
noun
1
A small handheld device that delivers medicine directly into the lungs by breathing it in, commonly used for asthma.
"She keeps her inhaler in her bag in case of an asthma attack."
How to Use Inhaler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pocket-sized device asthma sufferers use to breathe in their medication.
Common pairings
asthma inhaler
use an inhaler
Word Forms
inhalers plural
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Etymology
From "inhale" + "-er."