Vocabulary Entry

puffing

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

To produce or emit smoke or air in short bursts.

Example Sentences

"She was puffing on her cigarette while waiting for the bus."

"The steam engine was puffing clouds of smoke as it moved along the tracks."

"After the long run, he was puffing heavily and needed to catch his breath."

noun

Example Sentences

"His breath came in quick puffings as he finished the race."

"The dog's puffings indicated it needed a break during the hike."

"She could hear the puffings of the engine as it struggled to climb the hill."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The puffing clouds in the sky looked like cotton candy."

"He wore a puffing jacket to stay warm in the cold weather."

"The tire looked puffing and was in need of air."