whirlwind
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Noun — A small, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil or small tornado.
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Etymology
A compound of whirl and wind, describing wind that spins in place rather than blowing in a straight line.
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What does “whirlwind” mean?
The word “whirlwind” means a small, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil or small tornado. In plain terms, a spinning gust of wind, or, as an adjective, something fast and intense.
How do you pronounce “whirlwind”?
“Whirlwind” is pronounced WURL-wihnd (/ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “whirlwind” in a sentence?
Here is “whirlwind” used in a sentence: “A whirlwind kicked up dust across the empty parking lot.”
What part of speech is “whirlwind”?
Depending on how it is used, “whirlwind” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “whirlwind” a common word?
“Whirlwind” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “whirlwind” have?
“Whirlwind” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil or small tornado.