whoosh
3 synonyms for whoosh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air.
“There was a whoosh as the train sped past the platform.”
2. verb
To move quickly, usually with a rushing sound.
“The car whooshed past us on the motorway.”
hiss
woosh
How to use whoosh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a whoosh of air
whoosh past
whoosh sound
Etymology
An invented word that simply imitates the rushing sound of fast movement.
Full origin of whoosh →Frequently asked questions
What does “whoosh” mean?
The word “whoosh” means a rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air. In plain terms, a fast, rushing sound or movement — or, as an interjection, a joke about missing the point of something.
How do you pronounce “whoosh”?
“Whoosh” is pronounced uush (/ʍʊʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “whoosh” in a sentence?
Here is “whoosh” used in a sentence: “There was a whoosh as the train sped past the platform.”
What part of speech is “whoosh”?
Depending on how it is used, “whoosh” can be a noun, a verb and an intj.
How many meanings does “whoosh” have?
“Whoosh” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air.
