waft in

Frequency: 6.77.8 per million words

To move through the air into a space or area.

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Examples (10)

  • A gentle breeze caused the scent of jasmine to waft in through the open window.
  • Soft music began to waft in from the adjacent room.
  • The aroma of freshly baked bread would often waft in from the bakery next door.
  • As the door opened, a cool draft seemed to waft in from the hallway.
  • We could feel the sea air waft in as the tide turned.
  • A strange, sweet smell started to waft in from the garden.
  • The sound of distant laughter seemed to waft in on the evening air.
  • Every morning, the smell of coffee would waft in from the kitchen.
  • Through the cracks in the old wall, a faint chill began to waft in.
  • If you leave the door ajar, the smoke will waft in from the fireplace.