puffs

[US]/[pʌfs]/
[UK]/[pʌfs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sudden rush of air.; A small, light pastry, often filled.; A small, rounded mass of something, such as smoke or steam.
v.To breathe in a series of short, quick breaths.; To swell up with air.

Phrases & Collocations

puffs of smoke

puff pastry

puffed up

puff out

puffing along

puffed rice

puffing cheeks

puffed sleeves

puff and pant

puffed up face

Example Sentences

she took a few puffs of her cigarette and sighed.

the little boy blew puffs of air at the dandelion seeds.

he took several deep puffs of the aromatherapy oil.

the clouds gathered, releasing puffs of rain.

the dragon exhaled puffs of smoke and fire.

she watched the steam puffs rise from the hot tea.

the volcano erupted, sending puffs of ash into the air.

he gave a few encouraging puffs of air to the balloon.

the comedian delivered punchlines with dramatic puffs of laughter.

the sailboat caught the wind and puffed forward.

the snow drifted, forming soft, white puffs on the ground.

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