lilo

Thân thiện

A child floats on a lilo in the calm swimming pool.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of inflatable air mattress: A "lilo" is a portable, air-filled mattress, typically made of plastic or rubberized fabric, designed for use on water (like a pool or beach) or as a temporary bed on land. It is inflated by blowing air into it.

Usage

• The word "lilo" is a common, informal term, especially in British English.
• It is used to refer to the object itself.
• Example: "Don't forget to pack the lilo for our trip to the lake."

Examples

• Noun:
  • We spent the afternoon floating on lilos in the swimming pool.
  • He blew up the lilo so his friend would have a place to sleep.
  • A strong wave carried my lilo out to sea.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used generically, though it originated as a trademark (Li-Lo).
• In contexts like camping or festivals, a "lilo" might refer to a simple airbed used for sleeping on the ground.

Variants and Related Words

• Airbed / Air mattress (n): More formal or general terms for an inflatable mattress, which can be for water or land use. An airbed often implies a more robust, bed-like design for indoor sleeping.
• Floatie / Pool float (n): Terms that emphasize the use on water for relaxation rather than for sleeping.

Synonyms

• Inflatable mattress
• Air mattress
• Pool float (when used on water)

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is an inflatable mattress for recreation or temporary bedding.
• Its core characteristic is being portable and requiring inflation.
• It is distinct from a mattress, which is typically a permanent, non-inflatable part of a bed.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a type of inflatable air mattress

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