A wafter is someone or something that drifts or moves gently through the air or water. Synonyms for wafter include drifter, floater, bobber, sailer, and glider. The term can also refer to an object that creates a thermal current, such as a wafter fly used in fishing or a wafter disc used to test air currents. In general, wafters are characterized by a slow, smooth movement that is influenced by the surrounding environment. They often appear graceful and peaceful, and are commonly associated with natural settings such as gardens, forests, and bodies of water.