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wafting

/wæftɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does wafting mean?

verb

to move gently through the air, often in a sweet or pleasant way; to give off a sweet or pleasant smell.

Example

"The scent of freshly baked cookies wafted through the kitchen."

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