First Known Use: 15th century
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1waft
verb \ˈwäft, ˈwaft\
: to move lightly through the air
Full Definition of WAFT
intransitive verb
: to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium <heavenly aromas wafted from the kitchen>
transitive verb
: to cause to move or go lightly by or as if by the impulse of wind or waves
— waft·er noun
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Origin of WAFT
Middle English, perhaps from past participle of Middle English (northern dialect) waffen, by-form of Middle English waven to wave
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2waft
noun
Definition of WAFT
2
: a slight breeze : puff
3
: the act of waving
4
: a pennant or flag used to signal or to show wind direction
First Known Use of WAFT
1607
WAFT Defined for Kids
1waft
verb \ˈwäft, ˈwaft\
waft·edwaft·ing
Definition of WAFT for Kids
: to move or be moved lightly by or as if by the action of waves or wind <A scent wafted in.>
2waft
noun
Definition of WAFT for Kids
: a slight breeze or puff of air
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