Floater

Pronunciation: /ˈfloʊtər/

Floater (noun)

  1. a small object that stays on the surface of water
  2. a small spot that appears to move in your vision
  3. a person who works in different places for short periods

Examples

  • The floater drifted slowly across the pond.
  • A floater can help mark the swimming area.

Common collocations: floating device, buoyant floater, visual floater, persistent floater, temporary floater

Synonyms of Floater

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Floater

  • objects or people that do not float