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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
The smell of burgers, brats and other grilled delicacies wafted through the air as children played football on the grass and a nearby patch of dirt.
Pope chased a wide one and, three balls later, Harry Brook played an awful waft to edge to first slip.
The Incorrigibles jumped up and down, waving their dusters so vigorously that the loose feathers wafted down like snow.
They all watched as the downy tuft wafted hypnotically back and forth, back and forth, until it disappeared under the seat.
In 2022, Melbourne declared the smell of Vegemite wafting from a factory in the city a "significant" aspect of the city's cultural heritage.
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