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Definition of «wisp»

A wisp is a small, thin piece of wood or straw that is often used to light fires. It can also refer to something elusive or ethereal, such as a ghostly apparition or a faint scent carried by the wind. In some folklore, a wisp is believed to be a supernatural being that guards treasure or haunts certain areas.

Usage examples

  1. The hiker caught a glimpse of a wisp of smoke rising from the distant campfire.
  2. In the early morning light, a wisp of fog hung low over the lake.
  3. She brushed away a wisp of hair that had fallen onto her face.
  4. The magician conjured up a wisp of colorful smoke for his final trick.
  5. A wisp of laughter escaped from her lips as she watched the comedic movie.
  6. The painter added a delicate wisp of paint to the canvas, giving the artwork a subtle touch of elegance.
  7. As she opened the old book, a wisp of dust floated into the air.
  8. The old man's memories were nothing but faint wisps of the past, slipping through his fingers.
  9. The wind carried the sweet wisp of fragrance from the blooming flowers in the garden.

Sentences with «wisp»

  • The teddy bear is clipped within an inch of the body with wisps of hair left near the face and possibly the tail. (dogcare.dailypuppy.com)
  • A short, sprightly man of almost 97 with wisps of white hair sweeping his head, Mr. Reilly knows about the phone scammers, tricksters and others who prey on the elderly. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)
  • The East Coast has been a little bit too warm for snow so far this winter, but that doesn't mean you can't go skiing at places like Wisp in western Maryland, Seven Springs in Pennsylvania, and Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia, among others. (travelandleisure.com)
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