Definition of whoosh
: a swift or explosive rush; also : the sound created by such a rush —often used interjectionally
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of whoosh
imitative
First Known Use: 1856
whoosh
Definition of whoosh
intransitive verb
: to rush past or move explosively cars whooshing along the expressway
transitive verb
: to move (a person or thing) with or as if with a whoosh
Examples of whoosh in a Sentence
Cars whooshed along the highway.
Water whooshed down the pipe.
1909
First Known Use of whoosh
1909
WHOOSH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of whoosh for English Language Learners
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: the sound made by something that is moving quickly
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: a small amount of gas, liquid, etc., that comes from a place quickly
whoosh
Definition of whoosh for English Language Learners
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: to move very quickly with the sound of quickly flowing air or water
WHOOSH Defined for Kids
Definition of whoosh for Students
whooshed
;whooshing
: to pass or move along with a sound like that of something moving quickly
Definition of whoosh for Students
whooshes
: the sound created by something moving quickly
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