Meaning of the word swoosh in English

What does swoosh mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swoosh

US /swuːʃ/
UK /swuːʃ/

Verb

to move with a soft, rushing sound

Example:
The curtains swooshed open as the wind blew.
The basketball swooshed through the net.

Noun

a soft, rushing sound

Example:
We heard the swoosh of the wind through the trees.
The ball went into the hoop with a satisfying swoosh.