puff
noun
a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
Example Sentences
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It was painful to stand on the balcony, where I grow my tomatoes and chilies, and watch plumes of smoke rise on the horizon as puffs of interceptions appeared in the blue sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The naan is then placed in a very hot tandoor until it puffs up and brown spots appear.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
At certain moments, small air puffs increased the animals' arousal level.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
Rice arrived at the rehearsal room after getting her hair done in long, thick braids with afro puffs at the bottom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
They both had mounds of white hair piled in flat puffs atop their heads like melting snowballs.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
