A short, explosive burst of breath or wind. He blew out a puff of air to cool the hot soup.
A small amount of smoke, vapor, or similar substance emitted in a single burst. A puff of smoke rose from the chimney.
A light, fluffy pastry filled with cream or other fillings. She enjoyed a delicious cream puff for dessert.
A soft, rounded pad used for applying powder to the skin. She used a powder puff to apply makeup to her face.
A short, quick inhalation of a cigarette, pipe, or other smoking device. He took a puff from his cigar and exhaled slowly.
A hairstyle in which the hair is gathered or allowed to stand out in a rounded mass. She styled her daughter’s hair into two neat puffs on either side of her head.