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
• tourbillion
• whirl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whirlpool

The infamous cyclops briefly appeared, as well as footage of Odysseus and his men battling the cannibalistic race of giants known as Laestrygonians and navigating around the treacherous whirlpool Charybdis. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

The ship also boasts seven pools and nine whirlpools. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

The pool is heated for year-round use, and there is also a whirlpool, outdoor terrace with lounge chairs, and a full fitness center one floor above the pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

What to read next The Milky Way disc is the circular flowing whirlpool-like structure, where most of our galaxy's stars, including our own sun, are located. — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026