Pronunciation: /floʊt/
noun a small object that is used to keep things afloat in water
A1 I saw a colorful float in the parade.
A2 The children played with a small float in the pool.
B1 The float in the fishing net helped keep it above water.
B2 The parade float was decorated with beautiful flowers and ribbons.
C1 The artist used a float to create a smooth surface on the painting.
C2 The float in the buoyancy tank helped the submarine stay at the desired depth.
verb to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking
A1 The balloon floated in the sky.
A2 She watched the paper boat float on the water.
B1 The leaves floated gently down the river.
B2 The astronaut felt weightless as he floated in space.
C1 The oil floated on the surface of the water, creating a rainbow effect.
C2 The clouds seemed to float effortlessly across the sky on a windy day.
formal The buoyant material allowed the boat to float effortlessly on the water.
informal I love to float in the pool on a hot summer day.
slang Let's float down the river and enjoy the scenery.
figurative Her mind seemed to float in a state of bliss after meditating.
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