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waft

 

[ wษ”หft ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

air movement

To waft means to carry or convey something lightly through the air, often in the context of scents or sounds. It can also refer to the act of sending or passing something gently, as in 'wafting a fragrance'.

Synonyms

carry, drift, float

Examples of usage

  • The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.
  • She waved her hand to waft away the smoke.
  • The soft music wafted across the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

movement of air

A waft is a gentle movement of air or a light breeze that carries smells or sounds. It can refer to an instance of this action, such as a waft of perfume.

Synonyms

breeze, draft, whiff

Examples of usage

  • A waft of jasmine filled the room.
  • There was a waft of laughter in the distance.
  • She caught a waft of citrus as he peeled the orange.

Translations

Translations of the word "waft" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flutuar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒเฅเค•เคพ เคฌเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั–ะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unosiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ‚ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flotter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flotar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผzรผlmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุตุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vznรกลกet se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vznรกลกaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ‚ๆตฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fljรณta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัˆั‹ะฟ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผzรผlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flotar

Etymology

The word 'waft' originated around the early 16th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'waften', which means 'to blow or to send forth'. Its roots can also be traced back to Old Norse, where 'vaftr' means 'to wave' or 'to wrap around'. Initially, it primarily referred to the act of sweeping or blowing gently. Over time, the definition expanded to encompass the idea of carrying light things through the air, especially scents. In contemporary usage, 'waft' is commonly associated with pleasant smells, such as those from food or flowers, and more broadly represents any gentle movement of air that conveys an essence. Its charm lies in the soft, ethereal quality it evokes, making it a popular choice in literature and everyday speech.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,529, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.