inhaler
noun/ɪnˈheɪlər/
Frequency rank: #14,079 most common English word
Meaning
a small device used to breathe medicine directly into the lungs.
Example sentence
She always keeps her inhaler nearby in case her asthma acts up.
Synonyms & related words
- puffer
- nebulizer
- atomizer
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