airbag

noun

air·​bag ˈer-ˌbag 

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

Examples of airbag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles due to a potentially deadly hazard with the vehicle's airbag system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. —Natalie Neysa Alund, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

Those followed a late 2023 recall that affected about 1 million vehicles due to a sensor issue potentially affecting airbags. —David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Upon re-entry, the spacecraft will deploy parachutes and an airbag system, landing the pair in the western U.S. If the mission is successful, NASA could certify the spacecraft to perform routine missions to and from the ISS. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 June 2024

Fennell said after the introduction of dual front airbags, parents moved infant car seats to back seats for safety reasons. —Laura Geller, CBS News, 4 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

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