puff

noun
UK: /pʌf/
US: /pʌf/

  1. A small amount of smoke, air, or something similar that is sent out from something.

    1. I saw a puff of smoke in the sky.
    2. A sudden puff of wind nearly blew my hat off as I walked down the street.

  2. An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, pipe, etc.

    1. He took a puff of his cigarette.
    2. With each puff, she seemed to find some relief from her overwhelming anxiety.

  3. A light, soft, and round object or shape.

    1. She has puffs under her eyes.
    2. The baker created delicate cream puffs for the afternoon tea, showcasing his skill.

Synonyms

gasp blow gust whiff pant swell smoke
puff verb

  1. To breathe quickly and with difficulty, often after exercise.

    1. I puffed as I climbed the stairs.
    2. After running to catch the bus, I found myself puffing heavily, struggling to regain my breath.

  2. To send out smoke, air, or steam in a cloud.

    1. The train puffed smoke as it left.
    2. The old steam engine puffed out thick, black smoke as it struggled up the steep incline.

  3. To swell or become swollen.

    1. His face was puffed up after the bee sting.
    2. The dough puffed slightly in the oven, indicating it was beginning to bake perfectly.
puff adjective

  1. Done or worn in a puffy style.

    1. She wore a dress with puff sleeves.
    2. The queen was known to sport extravagant, puff hairstyles that captivated the royal court.
puff transitive-verb

  1. To promote something with exaggerated praise

    1. They puffed up their product a lot.
    2. The company's marketing department puffed their new product release into a major news event.
puff intransitive-verb

  1. Move with short, quick breaths.

    1. He puffed away at his pipe.
    2. The marathon runner puffed along, determined to reach the finish line.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "puff" in English means: A small amount of smoke, air, or something similar that is sent out from something., An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, pipe, etc., A light, soft, and round object or shape..

The phonetic transcription of "puff" is /pʌf/ in British English and /pʌf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "puff": gasp, blow, gust, whiff, pant, swell, smoke.

Example usage of "puff": "I saw a puff of smoke in the sky.". More examples on the page.