waft
UK: wɒft | US: wɑːft
v. to carry or be carried lightly through the air or over water
n. a gentle movement of air or scent
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The word "waft" originated from Middle English wachten, meaning "to guard or watch," likely influenced by Old English wæccan. Over time, its meaning shifted to "convey by water" (as in watching over a ship's movement), eventually evolving into the modern sense of something being carried lightly through air or water. The spelling "waft" emerged as a variant, retaining the core idea of gentle transport.
The scent of lavender wafted through the open window.
A breeze wafted the leaves across the yard.
Smoke from the campfire wafted upward into the night sky.
The sound of music wafted from the distant festival.
She wafted her fan to cool herself in the summer heat.