floatie
noun
an inflatable object, often fancifully shaped and usually with a circular opening in the middle, designed to support the body in water and intended for recreational use.
Example Sentences
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A young Freddie Freeman slipped down a water slide, two orange inflatable floaties hoisting his arms — and body weight — above the water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
People in plastic swim bands and floaties pack like sardines in the azure water.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
The dial-up modems screamed at anyone who wanted to surf the net, but surfing was more like sitting in the water with some floaties and a pool noodle compared to today’s internet.
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2023
He and business partner Bardy Bayram briefly tossed up working noodles and coconut milk into the drink somehow, but decided floaties and a creamy flavour would probably be a bridge too far.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023
They attendants give us our gear—I’m calling the floaties “gear” because it sounds less cute—and we slip it on.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
