The meaning of FLOAT is an act or instance of floating. How to use float in a sentence.

FLOAT definition: to rest or remain on the surface of a liquid; be buoyant. See examples of float used in a sentence.

FLOAT definition: 1. to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink: 2. to (cause to) move easily through, or along…. Learn more.

Something that floats lies on or just below the surface of a liquid when it is put in it and does not sink. They will also float if you drop them in the water.

4 days ago · float (third-person singular simple present floats, present participle floating, simple past and past participle floated) ice cubes floating in water

float /floʊt/ v. to (cause to) rest or remain on the surface of a liquid: [no object] A ping-pong ball will float on water. [~ + object] Float the whipped cream on the coffee.

(General Physics) to rest or cause to rest on the surface of a fluid or in a fluid or space without sinking; be buoyant or cause to exhibit buoyancy: oil floats on water; to float a ship.