wafted

Example Sentences

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Mr. Williams, a chef based in New York, was born and raised in a beachside village on St. Vincent, where the smell of kitchen smoke often wafted in the breeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

They made do with no running water, and soon the smell of grilled fish wafted through the site.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Both titles seemed apt on the day I arrived, and, as fog wafted over a nearby summit, I visited Art Street, a park with theaters, music festivals, restaurants and cafes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

"It was a long old day, but exciting. And Cilla sort of wafted around a bit," said Sue.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

It growled at the scent of bacon that wafted up to his bedroom.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova