Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spindrift
Noun
/ˈspɪn.drift/
Definition
Spindrift refers to the spray of seawater that is blown from the crest of waves by the wind.
Examples
- As the storm approached, the spindrift danced across the surface of the ocean.
- She stood on the cliff, watching the spindrift swirl in the air with each crashing wave.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe the fine mist or droplets of water that can be seen when waves break or when it’s particularly windy at sea.
Synonyms
- Sea spray
- Wave spray
- Water mist
