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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

floater

/ˈfloʊtər/ noun · British & US
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What does floater mean?

noun

A floater is a small, usually transparent or translucent, object that floats in a liquid, such as a bubble or a piece of debris. In sports, particularly basketball, a floater is a type of shot that is made while the player is in the air, often with a high arc.

Example

"The referee called a foul on the player who was floater in the air, trying to score a basket."

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