1. plural of bladder; organs in the body that store urine before it is expelled
Usage: anatomy
2. plural of bladder; inflatable sacs or bags, especially those used in sports equipment or medical devices
3. plural of bladder; air-filled sacs in certain plants or animals that provide buoyancy
Usage: biology

Examples

• The doctor examined both bladders during the ultrasound.
• Fish have swim bladders that help them control their depth in water.
• The football’s inner bladders needed to be replaced after the game.
• Seaweed often has small bladders filled with air to help it float.
• The medical team studied the patients’ bladders for signs of infection.
• Soccer balls contain rubber bladders that hold the air inside.