swoosh

American  

[swoosh] / swʊʃ /

verb (used without object)

1. to move with or make a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.

2. to pour out swiftly.

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verb (used with object)

1. to cause to make or move with a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.

noun

1. a swirling or rustling sound or movement.

swoosh British  

/ swʊʃ /

verb

1. to make or cause to make a rustling or swirling sound, esp when moving or pouring out

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noun

1. a swirling or rustling sound or movement

Etymology

Origin of swoosh

First recorded in 1865–70; imitative

Example Sentences

Bryant’s “Kobe Sheath” logo appears prominently, including on the upper right section of the jersey where the Nike Swoosh would normally be placed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

At “Winged Victory of Samothrace,” a white marble statue from Hellenistic Greece, better known as “Niké,” for example, Ms. Firestone noted that the figure’s wings had inspired the sportswear empire’s Swoosh logo.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

“Details on the shoe, including a reverse Swoosh and hidden pouch, help set this edition of the storied sneaker apart for the rapper and producer, and for Cactus Jack Records.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021

Swoosh the Greek yogurt on one end of a large serving platter.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2020

After escaping a $250bn lawsuit against his first startup, Kalanick allegedly got away with some legally questionable tax shenanigans with his second startup, Red Swoosh, before selling it, in 2007, for about $19m.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2019

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