Airbag
(noun)
A bag filled with air that inflates quickly in a vehicle during a crash, to protect the occupants from injury.
Origin:
Airbags were first introduced in cars in the 1970s, the term airbag refers to the bag which contains air and is used as a safety device in cars to protect the passengers during an accident. the word is a combination of "air" and "bag".
Examples:
- The airbag deploys in the event of a crash to protect the driver and passengers.
- The airbag saved his life in the accident.
- The car had multiple airbags for additional safety.
- The airbag inflates in milliseconds to cushion the impact of a collision.
- The airbags are designed to protect the head, chest, and lower body.