26984 words

waft

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to (cause to) move gently through the air:

Examples:

A gentle breeze wafted the scent of roses in through the open window.
The sound of a flute wafted down the stairs.
2
a smell or smoke that moves through the air:

Examples:

Caroline caught the heady waft of the other woman's perfume.
A waft of smoke engulfed her.
3
to move gently through the air, or to cause this to happen:

Examples:

[ I always + adv/prep ] A warm breeze wafted through the city.

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