swoosh
4 synonyms for swoosh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move quickly, making a rushing or swirling sound.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To move quickly, making a rushing or swirling sound.
“The car swooshed past us on the wet motorway.”
2. noun
A rushing, swirling sound, or the movement that makes it; also, a curved checkmark-like logo suggesting motion.
“You could hear the swoosh of skis cutting through fresh snow.”
How to use swoosh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swoosh sound
swoosh logo
swoosh past
Etymology
An imitative word — it was coined to mimic the sound itself.
Full origin of swoosh →Frequently asked questions
What does “swoosh” mean?
The word “swoosh” means to move quickly, making a rushing or swirling sound. In plain terms, a quick rushing sound or movement — also the name for a swept, curved logo shape (like the one on Nike trainers).
How do you pronounce “swoosh”?
“Swoosh” is pronounced SWUUSH (/ˈswʊʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “swoosh” in a sentence?
Here is “swoosh” used in a sentence: “The car swooshed past us on the wet motorway.”
What part of speech is “swoosh”?
Depending on how it is used, “swoosh” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “swoosh” have?
“Swoosh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move quickly, making a rushing or swirling sound.
