Spindrift

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪnˌdrɪft/

Definitions of spindrift

noun a spray of water blown from the crests of waves by the wind

Example Sentences

A1 I saw spindrift on the waves while walking along the beach.

A2 The sailors were sprayed by spindrift as the boat cut through the waves.

B1 The spindrift sparkled in the sunlight, creating a beautiful sight.

B2 The spindrift whipped up by the strong winds stung my face as I stood on the cliff.

C1 The spindrift danced in the air, carried by the force of the storm.

C2 The spindrift enveloped the boat, making it difficult to see through the mist.

Examples of spindrift in a Sentence

formal The spindrift from the crashing waves coated the deck of the ship.

informal We got soaked by the spindrift while standing on the beach.

slang I love feeling the spindrift in my face while surfing.

figurative Her thoughts were like spindrift, fleeting and hard to grasp.

Grammatical Forms of spindrift

• past tense: spindrifted
• plural: spindrifts
• comparative: more spindrift
• superlative: most spindrift
• present tense: spindrifts
• future tense: will spindrift
• perfect tense: have spindrifted
• continuous tense: is spindrifting
• singular: spindrift
• positive degree: spindrift
• infinitive: to spindrift
• gerund: spindrifting
• participle: spindrifted

Origin and Evolution of spindrift

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'spindrift' is believed to have originated from Old Norse 'spjón' meaning 'spindle' and 'drift' meaning 'snow or spray'. It refers to the spray blown from cresting waves during a storm.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the spray blown from waves, the term 'spindrift' has evolved to also refer to fine sea spray or snow blown by the wind.