Definition

The process of carrying or moving something lightly through the air or water, often referring to scents or sounds that travel gently.

Example

The waftage of fresh bread filled the kitchen, making everyone hungry.

Conversation

Have you noticed the waftage of freshly baked bread from the bakery?

Yeah, it always makes me hungry when I pass by!

I love how the smell can really waftage through the streets on a Sunday morning.

Absolutely! It’s like a delicious invitation to go inside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waftage is formed from "waft" (from Old English "waftian", meaning to carry or convey through the air) and the suffix "-age" (meaning a process or result). The word refers to the act or process of carrying or conveying something through the air, often used in the context of scents or sounds.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'waft' which means to carry something through the air, and remember that 'waftage' refers to the process of carrying something in that way.

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