floatation

1 of 2

noun (1)

floa·​ta·​tion

less common spelling of flotation

1

: the act, process, or state of floating

2

: an act or instance of financing (such as an issue of stock)

3

: the separation of the particles of a mass of pulverized ore according to their relative capacity for floating on a given liquid

also : any of various similar processes involving the relative capacity of materials for floating

4

: the ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow

flotation

2 of 2

noun (2)

flo·​ta·​tion flō-ˈtā-shən 

variants or less commonly floatation

1

: the act, process, or state of floating

2

: an act or instance of financing (such as an issue of stock)

3

: the separation of the particles of a mass of pulverized ore according to their relative capacity for floating on a given liquid

also : any of various similar processes involving the relative capacity of materials for floating

4

: the ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow

Examples of floatation in a Sentence

Noun (2)

fills the tanks with air for flotation

the flotation of a currency

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The diagrams of passengers pulling out floatation devices and assuming crash position were presented with a crisp, legible aesthetic similar to the look of Ikezoe’s paintings. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026

Being a city hotel there is no kids club, but the large pool with some shallow areas is an appealing place for children to burn off excess energy (staff there offered a couple toys and a floatation device)—the park, too. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Noun

Villains could hide in the giant banyan tree or lurk in the spookily dark new flotation room; a fight scene might involve someone crashing down the waterfall-wall in the centre of the wellness centre. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

This must-have pet flotation aid is designed to help your pet remain in their natural swimming position; plus the fun decorative shark fin is reflective for spending the day in the water. —Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

float entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing floatation

• flotation device

Rhymes for floatation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation