waft — to carry gently on or as if on a current of air or water
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to carry gently on or as if on a current of air or water
Pronunciation (IPA): /wæft/
Korean meaning: (바람이나 물에 의해) 부드럽게 떠다니게 하다, 퍼뜨리다
Korean pronunciation: 와프트
Example Sentences
- The aroma of garlic wafted from the kitchen, making everyone's stomach growl like angry bears.
- Classical music wafted through the park as couples danced under the moonlight.
- A strange waft of cheese hit my nose, and I realized my roommate was trying to cook again.
waft
VERB//wæft//
to carry gently on or as if on a current of air or water
Gentle aroma floating through air
His craft's essence wafts from the drifting raft!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'wachten' meaning 'to guard' or 'watch', which evolved into the sense of carrying or conveying something through air or water. The word entered English in the 16th century from Dutch and German maritime terminology.
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📝Examples
“The aroma of garlic wafted from the kitchen, making everyone's stomach growl like angry bears.”
“Classical music wafted through the park as couples danced under the moonlight.”
“A strange waft of cheese hit my nose, and I realized my roommate was trying to cook again.”
“The sound of children's laughter wafted across the playground.”
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