lilo
word
Definition
A lilo is a large inflatable mattress used to float on water, usually in a swimming pool or at the beach. In British English, 'lilo' especially means an air mattress for relaxing on water.
Usage & Nuances
'Lilo' is common in British English, but in American English, people usually say 'air mattress' or 'pool float.' It is mostly used for leisure, not for sleeping indoors. Typical collocations include 'inflate a lilo', 'lie on a lilo', and 'take a lilo to the pool.'
Example Sentences
I bought a lilo for our pool.
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Children like to float on a lilo in summer.
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Please help me inflate the lilo.
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My lilo got a hole, so I had to swim instead.
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She spent the whole afternoon relaxing on her lilo in the pool.
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Don’t forget to pack the lilo for our trip to the beach.
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