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wafting

Wafting (noun) means the gentle drifting of a smell or sound through the air. Example: “The wafting of fresh bread filled the whole street.”

noun
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The gentle drifting of a smell or sound through the air.
"The wafting of fresh bread filled the whole street."

How to use wafting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of something (usually a smell) drifting gently through the air.

Common pairings
the wafting of smoke wafting scent

Word forms

waftings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wafting” mean?

The word “wafting” means the gentle drifting of a smell or sound through the air. In plain terms, the act of something (usually a smell) drifting gently through the air.

How do you use “wafting” in a sentence?

Here is “wafting” used in a sentence: “The wafting of fresh bread filled the whole street.”

What part of speech is “wafting”?

“Wafting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wafting?

"wafting" (noun) means the gentle drifting of a smell or sound through the air.

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