whoosh
Whoosh (noun) means a rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air. Example: “There was a whoosh as the train sped past the platform.”
How to use whoosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast, rushing sound or movement — or, as an interjection, a joke about missing the point of something.
Word forms
whooshed past tense, whooshes plural, whooshes singular
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Etymology
An invented word that simply imitates the rushing sound of fast movement.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for whoosh
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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.