A small object that floats on the surface of a liquid, often used to indicate the level of the liquid or to support something. The fisherman attached a float to his line to keep the bait at the right depth.
A decorated platform, either motorized or towed, used in parades or processions. The float in the parade was adorned with flowers and colorful banners.
A soft drink with ice cream floating in it. She ordered a root beer float for dessert.
A tool or device used in construction to smooth the surface of plaster or concrete. The mason used a float to finish the surface of the concrete slab.
The act, process, or state of remaining buoyant or of being carried along on water or in air. They enjoyed a peaceful float down the lazy river.
An amount of money made available for daily transactions or temporarily in transit before clearing. The cashier kept a float of fifty dollars in the till to make change.
Computing: a variable or data type representing a floating-point number. Use a float for values that require decimal precision.
A light vehicle, originally horse-drawn and now often electric, used for the delivery of goods such as milk or bread. The milkman drove his float quietly through the early-morning streets.