waft

Example Sentences

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It was malleable and oblong, perfectly complemented by a waft of boy-next-door blond locks and a brow that could convey emotion just as well as any histrionic soap dialogue.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Equipment makers are developing machines that are more energy-efficient, and ventilation systems that waft aroma through the lobby—an old-school marketing tactic that still does the trick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Snuffle and let that sense of curiosity and discovery waft pleasingly over your proboscis.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

The dormant seeds waft a light citrusy scent.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

In the silence that follows, delicious smells of our dinner waft in from the dining room.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins