Floater

/ˈfləʊtər/

noun

A small bit or particle suspended in liquid or air.

The soup had a mysterious floater in it.

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Pro Tip 1/2

Imagine 'floater' as something physically floating, which helps picture its meaning.

I noticed a floater drifting through the tea.

Pro Tip 2/2

'Floater' can imply contamination or unwanted presence in food or drink.

Guests won't be pleased finding a floater in their cups.

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