swoosh

[swoosh]

verb (used without object)

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

2. to pour out swiftly.

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

/ swʊʃ /

verb

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

noun

1. a swirling or rustling sound or movement

Word History and Origins

Origin of swoosh¹

First recorded in 1865–70; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of swoosh¹

C20: of imitative origin (probably influenced by _swish and _swoop )

Example Sentences

"I was following a path along the valley when I suddenly felt something hit the back of my head accompanied by a swooshing sound," Nigel Crompton said.

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The skaters drop into the pool one after another — swirling and swooshing around, “carving” and “grinding,” before popping back up — in such tight succession it feels choreographed.

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Or, simply hang up a hammock and sway to the sound of the stream, songbirds and the gentle swoosh of the wind through the trees.

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The team strode into the arena wearing black shirts with her signature bun peeking out from a Nike swoosh.

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“The only memories I really have are mainly at night. You could hear the swooshing of all the iron lungs.”

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Related Words

• gyrate 
• pirouette 
• pivot 
• revolve 
• rotate 
• swirl 
• twirl 
• whir