bladder
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bladders · bladdering
Sense 1
A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Specifically, the urinary bladder.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To swell out like a bladder with air; to inflate.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To store or put up in bladders.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bladder” mean?
A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.
Is “bladder” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.