Definition of Afloat

floating or balancing on top of liquid

Examples of Afloat in a sentence

An overturned life raft was able to keep several of the Titanic passengers afloat until help arrived.  

The kids hoped their ball would stay afloat in the water, but a hole caused it to sink.  

During the rough storm, the rocking waves made it hard for the rafter to keep his boat afloat.  

The swimmer kept afloat by laying on her back and balancing her weight.  

I can never seem to stay afloat in the water and end up sinking to the bottom like a rock.  

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