puff
noun
a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
puffed
Example Sentences
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Each one has a crisp, dramatically puffed border surrounding a baked egg, with salty pancetta, sharp pecorino and enough black pepper to send the whole thing in a cacio e pepe direction.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
An October 1992 Texaco refinery explosion in Wilmington blew out windows, shook houses like an earthquake and puffed out potentially toxic vapor that went downwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Her mother was one of 2,075 brides wearing the “Blessing Dress,” a white polyester and satin gown with puffed sleeves and a modest high neckline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
And Manchester United's Mateus Cunha made it three after the break on a night where Scotland huffed and puffed, but were ultimately outclassed.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The wolf’s breath puffed out of his nostrils, sending Jack’s hair flying.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
