waft

• Substantiv für einen leichten, sanften Luftzug oder den von ihm getragenen Geruch.

A noun referring to a gentle, light current of air, or a scent or odor carried by such a current.

1. Gentle breeze or scentB2formal

   A light, gentle current of air or a faint smell carried by the air.

   Sanfter Hauch

   • A waft of perfume entered the room.
   • A waft of cool air came through the window.
   • He caught a waft of freshly baked bread.

   Synonymebreathhintpuffscenttracewhiffzephyr

• Verb, das die Bewegung oder das Tragen von etwas Leichtem durch die Luft beschreibt, oft in Bezug auf Geruch, Klang oder einen leichten Wind. Es bezeichnet auch das sanfte Treiben oder Getragenwerden in der Luft.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or being carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent, sound, or breeze.

1. Move gently through airB2formal

   To move or be carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent or sound.

   Durch die Luft schweben

   • The smell of fresh bread wafted from the bakery.
   • Music wafted through the open window.
   • A gentle breeze wafted the leaves across the garden.

   Synonymebillowdriftfloatflowglide

2. Float or driftB2formal

   To move or cause to move gently through the air or water.

   Sanft durch die Luft oder das Wasser treiben

   • Smoke wafted upward from the chimney.
   • The boat wafted slowly down the river.
   • Her scarf wafted in the wind as she walked.

   Synonymedriftfloatflowglidehoverridesail