Floater

Pronunciation: /floʊtər/

Definitions of floater

noun a type of insurance policy that covers property that may be transported from place to place

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a floater in the river while I was fishing.

A2 The floater in my eye was annoying, but the doctor said it's normal.

B1 The lifeguard quickly rescued the floater who was struggling in the water.

B2 The company hired a floater to cover shifts when employees were sick.

C1 The political party used a floater to test public opinion before making a decision.

C2 The talented floater was able to adapt to any task given to them in the office.

Examples of floater in a Sentence

formal The floater in the water was actually a buoy marking the shipping lane.

informal I saw a floater in the pool and thought it was a bug at first!

slang I can't believe he's such a floater, always looking for an easy way out.

figurative Her ideas were like floaters in a sea of mediocrity, standing out among the rest.

Grammatical Forms of floater

• past tense: floated
• plural: floaters
• comparative: more floaty
• superlative: most floaty
• present tense: float
• future tense: will float
• perfect tense: have floated
• continuous tense: is floating
• singular: floater
• positive degree: floaty
• infinitive: to float
• gerund: floating
• participle: floating

Origin and Evolution of floater

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'floater' originated from the Middle English word 'floteren' which meant to float or drift.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that floats on water, the term 'floater' has evolved to also refer to various other objects or situations that seem to float or drift, such as a loose particle in the eye or a temporary employee.