Floater: meaning, definitions and examples
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floater
[ floสtษr ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น flutuador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schwimmer
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelampung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฟะปะฐะฒะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ pลywak
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใผใ
๐ซ๐ท flotteur
๐ช๐ธ flotador
๐น๐ท yรผzen nesne
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋กํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ plovรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ plavรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๆตฎๆผ
๐ธ๐ฎ plovec
๐ฎ๐ธ fljรณtari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปาัะผะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผzษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ flotador
Etymology
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.
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