1. to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking
2. to move slowly through air or seem to hang in air
3. to suggest or propose an idea tentatively
Usage: informal

1. an object that stays on the surface of water
2. a decorated platform or vehicle in a parade
3. a soft drink with ice cream floating in it

Examples

• The cork will float on the water.
• Clouds float across the sky.
• Let me float this idea by you.
• The fishing float bobbed in the lake.
• The parade featured colorful floats.
• She ordered a root beer float.
• The balloon floated up to the ceiling.
• Oil floats on top of water.