floatie

or float·y

[ floh-tee ]

noun

, plural float·ies.

1. an inflatable object, often fancifully shaped and usually with a circular opening in the middle, designed to support the body in water and intended for recreational use:

   Lounge in a complimentary floatie and enjoy the cool water beneath you.

   This pool floatie will have your child chilling in the water, and it's got all the best characters printed on it to encircle them with fun.

Word History and Origins

Origin of floatie¹

First recorded in 1980–85; float ( def ) + -ie ( def )

Example Sentences

When they finally saved Neilon — and had a good laugh at his expense — he was relegated to a spare floatie, which was otherwise meant for the beer cooler.

From Los Angeles Times

And there’s an Inflatable Floatie Ring Toss Game, incorporating the aforementioned golf cart-turned bullpen boat as the target.

From Seattle Times

In a collaboration between fashion brand alice + olivia and Minnidip, there’s a round floatie lounger with an attached drinks holder.

From Seattle Times

"I can swim and play. And they also have things for people to swim, they gave me a life jacket, a floatie with a tube. People who can't walk always come here," said Segui.

From Reuters

Vancouver Lake is also a great spot for water activities ranging from rowing to relaxing on a floatie.

From Seattle Times