waft
//wɒft//
Verb
waftInfinitive
waftPresent tense
waftedPast tense
waftedPast participle
waftingPresent participle
waftsThird-person singular
1
To pass or cause to pass gently through the air, especially of a scent, sound, or light breeze.
The smell of fresh bread wafted from the bakery.
2
To carry or convey lightly and smoothly through the air or over water.
The gentle breeze wafted the petals across the garden.
Noun
waftSingular
waftsPlural
1
A gentle movement of air; a light breeze.
A waft of cool air came through the open window.
2
A scent or odor carried through the air.
A waft of freshly baked bread reached us from the bakery.