Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wisp
noun
/wɪsp/
Definition
A small, thin, or twisted bunch, piece, or amount.
Examples
- The wisp of smoke rose gently into the air.
- She held a wisp of hair back from her face.
- A wisp of cloud floated across the sky.
Meaning
A wisp is often a delicate or slender formation, like a strand or a puff, used to describe things that are light and airy.
Synonyms
- strand
- fib
- thread
- fluff
