whirlwind
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1whirl·wind

noun \-ˌwind\

Definition of WHIRLWIND

1
: a small rotating windstorm of limited extent
2
a : a confused rush : whirl <a whirlwind of meetings>
b : a violent or destructive force or agency

Examples of WHIRLWIND

  1. My life has been a whirlwind lately.
  2. He attended a whirlwind of meetings.

First Known Use of WHIRLWIND

14th century

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

2whirlwind

adjective

Definition of WHIRLWIND

: resembling a whirlwind especially in speed or force <a whirlwind campaign> <a whirlwind romance>

Examples of WHIRLWIND

  1. The band went on a whirlwind concert tour.
  2. They were married after a whirlwind romance.
  3. We continued on at a whirlwind pace.

First Known Use of WHIRLWIND

1614

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