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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Deenihan said detectives quickly located the vehicle that was used in the attack; when located, at least one airbag had been deployed, the windshield was shattered and the hood appeared to be raised. 
Paige Fry, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 On the dirt below, workers inflated a large airbag to catch anyone who jumped. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Dealers will replace the left and right side curtain airbag modules with a new design. Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Aug. 2022 Unlike a motorbike though, the Nimbus is fully enclosed in a car body, with all the familiar controls and safety features of a car, like a steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, seatbelt, and front airbag. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the airbag cushion to underinflate. USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 And sometimes, the problem is more urgent, like the Takata airbag recall that started in 2013. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 There's even an optional rear-seat airbag, because flagship sedans aren't just about convenience or luxury features. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 31 Mar. 2022 The car’s axle was bent and an airbag had been deployed. cleveland, 24 Feb. 2022 See More
Paige Fry, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 On the dirt below, workers inflated a large airbag to catch anyone who jumped. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Dealers will replace the left and right side curtain airbag modules with a new design. Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Aug. 2022 Unlike a motorbike though, the Nimbus is fully enclosed in a car body, with all the familiar controls and safety features of a car, like a steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, seatbelt, and front airbag. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the airbag cushion to underinflate. USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 And sometimes, the problem is more urgent, like the Takata airbag recall that started in 2013. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 There's even an optional rear-seat airbag, because flagship sedans aren't just about convenience or luxury features. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 31 Mar. 2022 The car’s axle was bent and an airbag had been deployed. cleveland, 24 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1782, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
airbag
noun
: an automobile safety device consisting of a bag that inflates to cushion a rider in an accident