1. Small specks or threads that appear to drift across the field of vision, caused by particles in the eye's fluid.
Usage: medical/anatomical; usually plural
2. Objects or people that float or remain suspended on or in water.
Usage: general use; plural of floater
3. Workers who move from job to job or place to place rather than staying in one position.
Usage: informal; occupational

Examples

• After staring at the bright screen, she noticed floaters drifting across her vision.
• The fishing line had several floaters attached to keep the net at the surface.
• The construction company hired floaters to fill in for absent workers.
• If you see sudden flashes of light along with floaters, consult an eye doctor.
• The pool had inflatable floaters for children learning to swim.
• Many people experience floaters as they age, and they are usually harmless.