Feathers float

Meaning: This means that feathers stay on the surface of air without falling. It's like saying, When a bird molts, its light feathers stay in the air for a while before falling to the ground.

Choice of Words: Feathers is a plural noun representing the light, flat growths that cover the bodies of birds. Float is a verb that means to rest on the surface of water or air without sinking. In this context, 'feathers float' suggests that they are light enough to remain on the surface of air without falling.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Leaves float down like feathers.
• Feathers float like clouds in sky.
• Snowflakes float down like tiny feathers.
• Feathers float softly.
• Feathers float.
• Feathers float lightly.
• Feathers float gently.
• Feathers float light.
• The bird had colorful feathers.
• Snowflakes fall like feathers.