Synonyms of whirlpool

whirlpool

noun

ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l-ˌpül 

as in vortex

water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center

in The Odyssey, Ulysses is trapped between the six-headed monster Scylla and Charybdis, a deadly whirlpool that threatens to suck in his ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vortex
• gulf
• maelstrom
• swirl
• eddy
• tourbillon
• tourbillion
• whirl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whirlpool

At the top of the line are the Pinnacle Suites, which measure approximately 1,150 square feet, with a king-size bed, living room, dining room, dressing room, balcony with whirlpool, and a guest powder room. —Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025

TikToks showed torrents gushing into subway cars and whirlpools forming in the street. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025

Saunas, steam rooms, hot whirlpools and cold plunges are also a part of the wellness journey. —Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

There is also a full hydrotherapy circuit—steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and cold plunge —along with a set of soft cocoon chairs with warm water running through them meant to simulate the sensation of being in the womb. —David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025