Word of the day: Waft (verb)
Possible Meanings:
- To move gently through the air, especially carried by a breeze. (Most common meaning)
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Example Sentences:
- A delicious waft of baking bread filled the kitchen. (Explanation: Waft describes the gentle movement of the bread aroma carried by the air.)
- The scent of pine needles wafted through the forest as we hiked. (Explanation: Here, waft describes the movement of the forest smell on the breeze.)
- She could waft a white handkerchief as a signal. (Less common) – This usage implies a gentle waving motion using the handkerchief.
Did You Know?
- “Waft” can also be used as a noun (less common), referring to the gentle movement or a puff of something carried by air. (e.g., “A waft of smoke rose from the chimney.”)
Conversation Example:
- Person 1: “I smell something delicious! Is something baking?”
- Person 2: “Yes, I’m making cookies. The aroma must be wafting through the house.”
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