waft

verb
UK /wɒft/
US /wɑːft/

To move gently through the air.

The smell of fresh bread wafted from the kitchen.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To carry something lightly through the air.

The breeze wafted the leaves across the yard.

3. A gentle movement of air or smell.

A waft of perfume reached us from the doorway.

4. To wave something gently to and fro.

She wafted the fan to cool her face.