Meaning of the word floating in English

What does floating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

floating

US /ˈfloʊ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfləʊ.tɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

resting on the surface of a liquid without sinking

Example:
The boat was floating gently on the water.
Icebergs are large masses of floating ice.
2.

not fixed in position; movable

Example:
The artist created a sculpture with floating elements.
They installed floating shelves in the living room.

Verb

present participle of float

Example:
The children were happily floating their paper boats in the pond.
The smell of freshly baked bread was floating through the air.