verb
swirl
swurl
verb
1
To move in a twisting, circular pattern.
"Leaves swirled around the yard in the autumn wind."
"She swirled the wine in her glass before tasting it."
noun
1
A twisting, circular pattern or motion.
"The barista drew a swirl of milk on top of the latte."
How to Use Swirl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA twisting, circular movement or pattern, or to move that way.
Common pairings
a swirl of color
swirl around
chocolate swirl
Word Forms
swirled past tense, swirls plural, swirls singular
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Etymology
Probably from Old Norse, related to a word meaning "to swing or twirl"; the same family gives us swarm.