wafts 1 of 2

plural of waft

wafts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of waft
as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air a feather wafted past us and settled on the grass

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Recent Examples of wafts
Noun
The scent of fragrant broth wafts from the kitchen into the bright dining room. Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 The essence of French cooking wafts through the air as one passes the doors of other iconic eateries like Le Bilboquet, La Goulue, Le Veau d’Or, and Match 65 Brasserie, all located in the East 60s. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Canadian provinces have evacuated towns and struggled to contain the second-worst wildfire season in 30 years, while residents of some US cities have endured unhealthy air as smoke from the blazes wafts across the border. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sugary aroma wafts down Main Street, where artisans continue the century-old tradition of pouring, paddling, and slicing molten fudge into glossy, irresistible bricks. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 Yes, everyone’s favorite subject on this very hot New York City day the trash smell wafts up to us. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wafts
Noun
  • Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The only squib marks left on anyone were on the almost 5,000 patrons who braved one of the most refreshingly moderate ocean breezes California has to offer to see maybe still the best homegrown group California has had to offer in any recent year.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The aura of loserdom hovers over him.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
  • At the end of 2024, the agency employed roughly 100,000 workers — and currently hovers around 75,000.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Welcome to culinary school, which is just potato puffs.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When Taylor Swift floats down the aisle like a pageant queen, Vera Wang thinks the pop star will be wearing just one of several dresses the singer will sport during her wedding to Travis Kelce.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Hundreds of baskets holding young oysters called spat are strung along a line that floats on the surface and sways like a long black snake in the water.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.
    Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Between songs, the film drifts into dreamlike Parisian vignettes Aguilera contemplates love, motherhood, reinvention, and her career’s artistry.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Occasionally, though — in Red Alert especially — the camera drifts over to a shot of Gaza, shining high-rises looming in the distance.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Wafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wafts. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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