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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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After taking stock of his personal and professional choices, relationships and the legacy he is set to leave behind, Jay Kelly impulsively sets off on a whirlwind adventure through Europe with Ron, who is deeply embedded in his life.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The past few months have been a whirlwind for the 26-year-old NFL rookie who was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Roberts and Guadagnino in particular bonded during the whirlwind 28-day shoot.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The former vice president, who replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee in last year's election, has detailed in her upcoming book, 107 Days, what took place behind the scenes during her whirlwind campaign.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Whirlwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whirlwind. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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