bladder
noun
blad·der
| \ ˈbla-dər
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Definition of bladder
1a
: a membranous sac in animals that serves as the receptacle of a liquid or contains gas
especially
: urinary bladder
b
: a gas- or air-filled vesicle in certain algae and aquatic plants (such as rockweed) : air bladder sense b
2
: something (such as the rubber bag inside a football) resembling a bladder
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Other Words from bladder
bladderlike
\ ˈbla-dər-līk
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of bladder in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The entire shoe is then placed in a sole press machine that includes a bladder that pushes the sole into the upper, using the cement to lock the two pieces together. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "Everything That Goes Into Making a New Balance Sneaker," 23 Aug. 2019 Latex bladders filled with water were used to make the fat suit jiggle, according to the outlet. — Mike Miller, PEOPLE.com, "The Most Amazing On-Screen Transformations — from Charlize Theron to Tom Hanks," 21 Aug. 2019 The city has inflated the bladder dam since 2009, raising the Cedar River level by about 4 feet to enhance boating. — USA TODAY, "Charlottesville remembered, drive-thru ban, ketchup karma: News from around our 50 states," 13 Aug. 2019 Terry Brazier, aged 70, went into Leicester Royal Infirmary for a bladder procedure known as a cystoscopy but was mistaken for another patient by hospital staff and circumcised. — Rob Picheta, CNN, "Man who was circumcised in hospital mix-up awarded $24,000 compensation," 5 Aug. 2019 Terry Brazier, 70, went into Leicester Royal Infirmary for a bladder procedure known as a cystoscopy but was mistaken for another patient by hospital staff and circumcised. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Man mistakenly circumcised: ‘a real surprise,’ he says," 5 Aug. 2019 Hydration vests for hiking For long endeavors out on the trail, this gender-specific vest offers up a two-liter bladder with a quick-release valve and a zippered pocket and kangaroo pocket. — Amanda Loudin, NBC News, "Exercise outdoors? These water bottles and hydration systems will go the distance," 31 July 2019 Ortiz reportedly is in stable condition after having portions of his intestines, colon and gall bladder removed. — Arizona Republic, azcentral, "David Ortiz shooting is a sober reminder of the danger celebrity athletes face," 10 June 2019 Following a medical assessment, he was transferred by ambulance to a regional hospital, and later to a medical center for surgery consultation due to a suspected gall bladder disease. — Hillary Leung, Time, "A 44-Year Old Mexican Man Has Died in ICE Custody in Georgia," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bladder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bladder
bladder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bladder
: the organ in the body that holds urine after it passes through the kidneys and before it leaves the body
: a soft bag (such as the rubber bag inside a football) that is filled with water or air
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bladder
noun
blad·der
| \ ˈbla-dər
\
\
Kids Definition of bladder
1
: an organ in the body resembling a pouch into which urine passes from the kidneys and is temporarily stored until discharged from the body
2
: a container that can be filled with air or gas
bladder
noun
blad·der
| \ ˈblad-ər
\
\
Medical Definition of bladder
1
: a membranous sac in animals that serves as the receptacle of a liquid or contains gas
especially
: urinary bladder
2
: a vesicle or pouch forming part of an animal body
the bladder of a tapeworm larva
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