puffs Definition
- 1a short, explosive burst of breath or wind
- 2a light, soft, round mass of material, typically used for stuffing, padding, or wiping
- 3a hairstyle in which the hair is teased and styled to create a full, rounded shape
Using puffs: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puffs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He puffed on his cigarette before putting it out.
Example
She puffed up the pillow with more feathers.
Example
She wore her hair in puffs for the party.
puffs Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for puffs
- blow
- exhalation
- breath
- padding
- stuffing
- teased hair
Phrases with puffs
Example
The bakery sells delicious puff pastry filled with cheese and spinach.
an article or story that presents someone or something in a favorable light, often without providing much critical analysis
Example
The magazine published a puff piece about the new restaurant, but didn't mention any of the negative reviews it had received.
puff up
to become swollen or enlarged, often due to injury or inflammation
Example
Her ankle puffed up after she twisted it during the game.
Summary: puffs in Brief
The term 'puffs' [pʌfs] refers to short bursts of breath or wind, soft round masses of material, and teased hairstyles. Examples include 'He puffed on his cigarette,' 'She puffed up the pillow with more feathers,' and 'She wore her hair in puffs for the party.' 'Puffs' also extends into phrases like 'puff pastry,' a light, flaky pastry, and 'puff piece,' an article that presents someone or something in a favorable light.
