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Definition float in American English

float noun

[countable] noun
/floʊt/
1

a large vehicle decorated and driven as part of a parade

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18-wheeler 4×4 4WD
2

a soft drink with ice cream floating in it

Example

a rootbeer float

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americano angostura bitters
3

the first time that a company starts to sell its shares on the stock market

Example

The company directors made over $1 million each from the float.

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bear bearish bear market
4

an object used in fishing that floats on the water

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bait barb cockpit
4.1

an object that floats on the water and supports your body

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afloat adrift buoyant
5

a small extra amount of money in coins and notes, kept by a store so that customers can be given change when they buy something

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aftermarket buyer’s market call
Definition float in American English