float
//floʊt//
Verb
To rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
The leaf floats on the water.
To move gently through the air or hover in a suspended manner.
The balloon floated gently through the sky.
To put forward an idea or suggestion for consideration.
She floated the idea of working from home twice a week.
To allow a currency's exchange rate to fluctuate freely in the market.
The government decided to float the currency to stabilize the economy.
Noun
A buoyant object designed to stay on the surface of water, often used for fishing or swimming.
I attached a float to my fishing line so I could see when a fish bites.
A decorated platform or vehicle in a parade.
The children waved at the colorful floats in the parade.
A cold drink with ice cream floating in it.
I ordered a root beer float at the diner.