This is a small, quick burst of air or smoke. It is often seen when breathing out on a cold day or from a chimney.
I saw a puff of smoke from the chimney.
She blew a puff of air to cool her tea.
This means to send air or smoke out from your mouth or from something like an engine. It is a short, strong breath.
He puffed on his pipe slowly.
The train puffed smoke as it left the station.
This is a type of sweet food. It is made of light pastry and often has a creamy filling inside. It is a popular snack.
She ate a chocolate puff for dessert.
The bakery sells cream puffs every morning.
This means to fill something with air so it becomes larger or rounder. You can puff up a pillow or a balloon with air.
He puffed up the air mattress for camping.
The wind puffed out the sails of the boat.
This is a small, round tool made of soft fabric. It is used to apply face powder or blush evenly on the skin.
She uses a puff to put powder on her face.
The makeup set came with a soft puff.
This means to breathe fast and with effort, usually after exercise or hard work. It shows that someone is out of breath.
He was puffing after running up the stairs.
The dog puffed heavily after the long walk.
This refers to a small, soft bunch of material like cotton, wool, or feathers. It is often light and airy to the touch.
There was a puff of cotton on the floor.
The pillow has a soft puff of feathers inside.
This means to talk about something in a very positive way, sometimes more than it deserves. It is often used in marketing or boasting.
The advertisement puffed the new product's benefits.
He puffed up his achievements in the interview.
