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Word of the Day – Spindrift

By February 28, 2025Word of the Day

Spindrift (noun)

spin-drift

Spray swept up by wind along the surface of the sea

First recorded in 1590–1600. Possibly a variant form of spoondrift, which combines spume, meaning “froth,” + drift, meaning “something driven (by the wind).”

Example sentences

“The city’s novation in planning could change the blueprint for city planning of the future”

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