ˈwʊʃ
1
: the sound made by something that is moving quickly
—usually singular
The ball flew by with a whoosh.
2
: a small amount of gas, liquid, etc., that comes from a place quickly
—usually singular
A whoosh of hot air escaped from the vent.
whooshes; whooshed; whooshing
: to move very quickly with the sound of quickly flowing air or water
Cars whooshed along the highway.
Water whooshed down the pipe.
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“Whoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/whoosh. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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