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airbag

airbag

2.9
A sealed bag filled with air that cushions items during shipping
  • noun
  • /ˈɛrˌbæɡ/
translation icon : cojín de aire
  • The fragile electronics were protected by a large airbag inside the shipping box.

Examples

  • The airbag protected the fragile items during shipping.

  • Using an airbag can help prevent damage to delicate items during delivery.

  • She wrapped the vase in an airbag and bubble wrap before sending it to the customer.

  • Make sure to inflate the airbags before packing.

  • The shipping company uses airbags to ensure that fragile items are safe during transport.

  • When packing delicate electronics, it is essential to use airbags to prevent damage.

  • They placed airbags around the boxes to cushion them while being loaded onto the truck.

Synonyms

cushion
vsairbag
80 1.0

A soft bag filled with feathers or foam used to make a seat more comfortable

is a sealed inflatable container meant to protect items during packing and transport
air cushion
vsairbag
3.6

A part filled with air that makes a shoe or seat softer and protects from shocks

is sealed and made to protect items during packing and transport

Compounds

curtain airbag
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A bag along a car roof that inflates to protect people's heads in side crashes and rollovers

side curtain airbag
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A large bag that inflates above side windows to protect heads in a side crash

Surface Forms

airbag singular
airbags plural

Morphology

airbag = air + bag (transparent) = air + bag

The packaging sense is a literal compound: a bag filled with air for cushioning.

Etymology

Airbag comes from the English parts air- ('air') and -bag ('bag'), and in packing it means a sealed bag full of air used like a cushion to protect items during transport.