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floater

 

[ floสŠtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

object, swimming

A floater is a device or object that floats on the surface of water, often used for recreational activities such as swimming or lounging. It can refer to inflatable items like rafts or pool toys. Floaters provide buoyancy, allowing individuals to stay on top of the water without sinking. They come in various shapes and sizes and are commonly associated with summertime fun at the beach or pool.

Synonyms

buoy, float, raft

Examples of usage

  • She relaxed on her inflatable floater in the pool.
  • Children enjoyed jumping off the large floater at the lake.
  • The beach was filled with colorful floaters of all kinds.
Context #2 | Noun

medical, vision

In a medical context, a floater refers to small spots or shadows that appear in a person's field of vision, often caused by tiny pieces of gel or cells inside the vitreous humor of the eye. These floaters can be distracting but are usually harmless. However, if they appear suddenly in large numbers or are accompanied by a light flash, they may indicate a more serious condition and should be assessed by a healthcare professional.

Synonyms

ocular floater, visual disturbance

Examples of usage

  • He noticed a few floaters in his vision while reading.
  • The doctor explained that floaters are common and often benign.
  • She was advised to get her eyes checked due to the sudden appearance of floaters.

Translations

Translations of the word "floater" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flutuador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwimmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelampung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะปะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚ywak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒญใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flotteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flotador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผzen nesne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋กœํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plovรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plavรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎๆผ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plovec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fljรณtari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปา›ั‹ะผะฐะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒžแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผzษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flotador

Word origin

The word 'floater' originates from the verb 'float' which itself comes from the Old Norse word 'flota', meaning 'to float' or 'to swim'. The suffix '-er' indicates someone or something associated with the action of floating. Over time, 'floater' has evolved to describe not only physical objects that float on water but also medical conditions where visual disturbances appear. It has been in use since the late 19th century in the English language, with its meanings expanding to include various contexts, such as recreation and health. The versatility of the word reflects both everyday language and specialized terminologies in different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,365 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.