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waft
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
wafts; wafted; wafting
wafts; wafted; wafting
Learner's definition of WAFT
always followed by an adverb or preposition
: to move lightly through the air（随风）飘荡；吹拂
[no object]
- The smell of chicken soup wafted up to my bedroom.鸡汤的香味飘进了我的卧室。
- The sound of music wafted softly into the yard from our neighbor's house.音乐声从我们邻居家轻轻地飘进了庭院。
[+ object]
- A breeze wafted the scent of roses towards our table.玫瑰的香味随风向我们的桌子飘过来。
— waft
noun, plural wafts [count]- a waft of smoke/perfume一缕青烟；一阵香气
wafted; wafting; wafts
: to cause to move or go lightly by or as if by the impulse of wind or waves
wafter noun
Example Sentences
Verb The smell of chicken soup wafted up to my bedroom. The sound of music wafted softly into the yard from our neighbor's house. A breeze wafted the scent of roses towards our table. Noun wafts carrying the scent of spring flowers
Recent Examples on the Web
Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Roses, cherry and almond waft out of the glass, then followed on the palate with a bright cherry-forward flavor profile. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The smell of double chocolate chunk cookies and ice cream sandwiches will waft through Wayne State University's campus when Insomnia Cookies opens Tuesday. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2022 Investors must be wondering if all supercars waft silently by, perhaps some of their magic might disappear. Neil Winton, Forbes, 17 June 2022 Just inside the kitchen door, savory smells waft with the heat — cloves, turmeric, tamarind, cinnamon, curry leaf and fenugreek: a catechism of Burmese cookery. Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2022 Let the smoke waft over your body, house, or car, says Magee, and release any negativity lingering. Brie Gatchalian, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022 The lighting adapts to the setting sun throughout the day, while the music grows in tempo from morning to night and custom seasonal scents waft through the air. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 Intense aromas of black currants, black cherries and dark earth waft out of the glass, along with lighter scents of cedar, rose and espresso, making this wine one to savor. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 7 May 2022 Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 The Emporio Armani collection carried the carefree waft of summer, from light chambray tones to faded coral prints. Colleen Barry, ajc, 18 June 2022 Delicious waft of candy cane, maple syrup, mint crisp and plum tart aromas. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 The moment Salma Hayek goes from babe to blood-sucker, a waft of WTF filled the theater. Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 1 Mar. 2022 An initial fresh waft of green apples, bananas, and pancakes descends into rooibos tea, corn flakes, and cooked beetroot. Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 That warm yellow hue and the dizzying waft of sillage in its wake were among the things that inspired Patrice Leguéreau, who directs the house’s fine jewelry studio, to render the radically modern scent in gem form. New York Times, 17 Feb. 2022 There are usually lavish decorations, stalls selling arts and crafts, the waft of spicy gingerbread biscuits, South Tyrolean panforte and mulled wine, nativity scenes and Advent calendar windows. Rob Hodgetts, CNN, 21 Dec. 2021 This drink smelled more like cotton candy to me at first waft. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2021 See More
Verb
As passengers are whisked to their destination, soothing scents and sounds waft through the cabin while oceanic imagery projects dreamily onto the surfaces. Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Roses, cherry and almond waft out of the glass, then followed on the palate with a bright cherry-forward flavor profile. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The smell of double chocolate chunk cookies and ice cream sandwiches will waft through Wayne State University's campus when Insomnia Cookies opens Tuesday. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2022 Investors must be wondering if all supercars waft silently by, perhaps some of their magic might disappear. Neil Winton, Forbes, 17 June 2022 Just inside the kitchen door, savory smells waft with the heat — cloves, turmeric, tamarind, cinnamon, curry leaf and fenugreek: a catechism of Burmese cookery. Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2022 Let the smoke waft over your body, house, or car, says Magee, and release any negativity lingering. Brie Gatchalian, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022 The lighting adapts to the setting sun throughout the day, while the music grows in tempo from morning to night and custom seasonal scents waft through the air. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 Intense aromas of black currants, black cherries and dark earth waft out of the glass, along with lighter scents of cedar, rose and espresso, making this wine one to savor. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 7 May 2022 Noun
There’s an occasional gurgle of hookah and waft of sweet-smelling smoke. Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 The Emporio Armani collection carried the carefree waft of summer, from light chambray tones to faded coral prints. Colleen Barry, ajc, 18 June 2022 Delicious waft of candy cane, maple syrup, mint crisp and plum tart aromas. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 The moment Salma Hayek goes from babe to blood-sucker, a waft of WTF filled the theater. Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 1 Mar. 2022 An initial fresh waft of green apples, bananas, and pancakes descends into rooibos tea, corn flakes, and cooked beetroot. Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 That warm yellow hue and the dizzying waft of sillage in its wake were among the things that inspired Patrice Leguéreau, who directs the house’s fine jewelry studio, to render the radically modern scent in gem form. New York Times, 17 Feb. 2022 There are usually lavish decorations, stalls selling arts and crafts, the waft of spicy gingerbread biscuits, South Tyrolean panforte and mulled wine, nativity scenes and Advent calendar windows. Rob Hodgetts, CNN, 21 Dec. 2021 This drink smelled more like cotton candy to me at first waft. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, perhaps from past participle of Middle English (northern dialect) waffen, by-form of Middle English waven to wave
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Noun
1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of waft was in the 15th century verb
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