noun
Uncommon
whistler
IHS-luh
Whistler (noun) means someone who whistles, or a bird known for a whistling call. Example: “He was the office whistler, always humming and whistling at his desk.”
noun
1
Someone who whistles, or a bird known for a whistling call.
"He was the office whistler, always humming and whistling at his desk."
How to use whistler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person (or bird) that whistles.
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Word forms
- Plural
- whistlers
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He was the office _____, always humming and whistling at his desk.
Etymology
This came into English as Middle English whisteler, whistlar, whystelare, from Old English hwistlere (“a player on a flute; a piper”); it is equivalent to whistle + -er.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “whistler” mean?
The word “whistler” means someone who whistles, or a bird known for a whistling call. In plain terms, a person (or bird) that whistles.
How do you pronounce “whistler”?
“Whistler” is pronounced IHS-luh (/ˈʍɪslə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “whistler” in a sentence?
Here is “whistler” used in a sentence: “He was the office whistler, always humming and whistling at his desk.”
What part of speech is “whistler”?
“Whistler” is a noun.
Is “whistler” a common word?
“Whistler” is an uncommon word in modern English.
