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waft
[waft, wahft]
verb (used with object)
to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water.
The gentle breeze wafted the sound of music to our ears.
to send or convey lightly, as if in flight.
The actress wafted kisses to her admirers in the audience.
Obsolete., to signal to, summon, or direct by waving.
verb (used without object)
to float or be carried, especially through the air.
The sound wafted on the breeze. The music wafted across the lake.
noun
a sound, odor, etc., faintly perceived.
a waft of perfume.
a wafting movement; light current or gust.
a waft of air.
the act of wafting.
Nautical., Also a signal given by waving a flag.
waft
/ wɒft, wɑːft /
verb
to carry or be carried gently on or as if on the air or water
noun
the act or an instance of wafting
something, such as a scent, carried on the air
a wafting motion
Also called: waif. nautical (formerly) a signal flag hoisted furled to signify various messages depending on where it was flown
Other Word Forms
- wafter noun
- unwafted adjective
- waftage noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of waft1
Example Sentences
It wasn’t until the wind changed and a musky scent wafted by that the robot understood the danger.
The acrid smoke wafting from burning waste in her neighbourhood in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, made it hard to breathe.
Beaumont wafted at a loose delivery from Khaka and it felt like the game had been decided inside seven balls.
Those sounds and smells wafted through that side of the building, but if I had lived in a single-family home, they may have come through my window — yikes!
“If I get low enough, there will be a waft of methane,” he said.
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