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[1] 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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