Lilo

usgb/ˈlaɪləʊ/
noun

A type of inflatable mattress or swimming aid used for fun or relax on water.

We bought a pink lilo for our trip to the beach.
Visual representation of "lilo" - A type of inflatable mattress or swimming aid used for fun or relax on water.

Often appears as...

  • on the lilo
  • inflatable lilo

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Casual Usage

The term 'lilo' is informal and best used in casual or leisure contexts, not in formal writing.

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Grab your sunglasses and lilo, and let's hit the beach!
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Seasonal Item

'Lilo' often refers to summer leisure activities, invoking scenes of pools, beaches and sunbathing.

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Every summer, our pool is filled with colorful lilos.
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British Slang

'Lilo' is more commonly used in British English. Other English speakers might prefer 'air mattress' or 'raft'.

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I was confused when my British friends asked if I had a lilo for our trip.
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