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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