raft
20 synonyms for raft, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flat floating platform, often made of logs or planks lashed together, used to carry people or cargo on water.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use raft
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a raft of proposals
build a raft
life raft
raft down a river
Etymology
From an Old Norse word for a beam or rafter — the same root that gives us "rafter."
Full origin of raft →Frequently asked questions
What does “raft” mean?
The word “raft” means a flat floating platform, often made of logs or planks lashed together, used to carry people or cargo on water. In plain terms, a simple floating platform — or, informally, a large batch of things.
How do you pronounce “raft”?
“Raft” is pronounced rahft (/ɹæft/ in IPA).
How do you use “raft” in a sentence?
Here is “raft” used in a sentence: “They built a raft from driftwood to cross the river.”
What part of speech is “raft”?
Depending on how it is used, “raft” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “raft” come from?
The word “raft” comes from Old Norse. From an Old Norse word for a beam or rafter — the same root that gives us "rafter.".
Is “raft” a common word?
“Raft” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “raft” have?
“Raft” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat floating platform, often made of logs or planks lashed together, used to carry people or cargo on water.
Related words
rafter
whitewater rafting
