whirl·wind
ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l-ˌwind 
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
: resembling a whirlwind especially in speed or force
a whirlwind campaign
a whirlwind romance
Examples of whirlwind in a Sentence
Noun
My life has been a whirlwind lately.
He attended a whirlwind of meetings.
Adjective
The band went on a whirlwind concert tour.
They were married after a whirlwind romance.
We continued on at a whirlwind pace.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The opening hours of 007 First Light are a whirlwind tour of action, adventure, and spycraft big enough to fill a proper James Bond movie.
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Noun
Norwell saw a whirlwind of changes this offseason, with Jessica Davos taking over as the program’s newest coach.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
While speaking with Fox News Digital on the red carpet, the couple sweetly bounced thoughts off one another while reflecting on their whirlwind wedding week and settling into married life.
—Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Adjective
The teaser for Episode 6 posted on the show's X account shows Boyd's reaction to Jade's plan after his whirlwind mushroom trip.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The opening hours of 007 First Light are a whirlwind tour of action, adventure, and spycraft big enough to fill a proper James Bond movie.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
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“Whirlwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whirlwind. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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whirlwind
1 of 2 noun
whirl·wind
-ˌwind
: a small windstorm of rapidly rotating air
whirlwind
2 of 2 adjective
: resembling a whirlwind especially in speed or force
a whirlwind campaign
a whirlwind romance
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