swoosh
Swoosh (verb) means to move quickly, making a rushing or swirling sound. Example: “The car swooshed past us on the wet motorway.”
How to use swoosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick rushing sound or movement — also the name for a swept, curved logo shape (like the one on Nike trainers).
Word forms
swooshed past tense, swooshes plural, swooshes singular
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The car _____ past us on the wet motorway.
Etymology
An imitative word — it was coined to mimic the sound itself.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for swoosh
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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.