floating
/ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
adjective
- Resting or moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
- The children played with floating toys in the bathtub.
- The floating dock rose and fell with the tide.
- We saw a floating log in the river after the storm.
- Not fixed in one position; able to move or change freely.
- The company has a floating holiday policy that lets employees choose their days off.
- He has a floating schedule, so his work hours change every week.
- The interest rate on this loan is floating, meaning it can go up or down.
- Not firmly attached; loose or unsettled.
- The floating floorboards creaked under his weight.
- After the earthquake, the building had a floating foundation that shifted slightly.
- She felt a floating sensation in her stomach as the elevator dropped.
Synonyms
noun
- The action or state of being buoyant on a liquid.
- The floating of the boat was smooth on the calm lake.
- He practiced floating on his back to relax in the pool.
- Floating is easy in saltwater because it is denser.