Meaning of the word whoosh in English
What does whoosh mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
whoosh
US /wʊʃ/
UK /wʊʃ/
Interjection
used to represent the sound of something moving quickly through the air or water
Example:
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The arrow flew past with a loud whoosh.
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The car sped by with a whoosh.
Verb
to move quickly with a rushing sound
Example:
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The wind whooshed through the trees.
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The roller coaster whooshed down the track.
Noun
a rushing sound made by something moving quickly
Example:
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We heard the whoosh of the waves.
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There was a sudden whoosh as the door opened.