bladder
Translation
bladder
Examples
The doctor checked the patient's bladder.
The doctor checked the patient's bladder.
The ball has a rubber bladder inside.
The ball has a rubber bladder inside.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) bladder the organ in the body where urine is stored He needs to empty his bladder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (anatomy) urinary bladder; (bag) pouch, sac
Etymology
From Old English 'blǣdre,' meaning 'blister, bladder,' related to 'blow.' It's something that can be 'blown up' or filled.
Memory Tips
Think of a balloon, which is like a bladder you blow air into. The organ in your body is similar, but it holds liquid.