airbag

noun

air·​bag ˈer-ˌbag How to pronounce airbag (audio)
variants or air bag
: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device
especially : such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision

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Again, safety innovation was of paramount importance: the W126 began offering a driver’s side airbag and seat belt tensioners for the front seats by 1981, with the front passenger airbag becoming an option by 1998. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024 There’s no traction or stability control, no airbags, and no anti-lock brakes. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 The Takata airbag recall has affected more than 100 million cars across the world. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 Aug. 2024 Unusually for the quadricycle segment, the Mobilize vehicles come with a driver airbag as standard, as well as heated driver's seat and aircon. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airbag 

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airbag was in 1782

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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

air bag

noun
: an automobile safety device consisting of a bag designed to inflate automatically especially in front of a rider in case of a collision
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