Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
floating
verb, adjective
/ˈfloʊ.tɪŋ/
Definition
The act of resting or moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
Examples
- The children were floating on their inflatable rafts in the pool.
- She watched the leaves floating downstream.
- The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Meaning
To be buoyant and not submerged in water; to drift or remain suspended.
Synonyms
- drifting
- sailing
- buoyant
- hovering