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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

Atop his head was a black hat with a white Nike swoosh.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2024

He was also wearing grey and blue trainers "with a fluorescent swoosh," according to police.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

Heinrich actually wears basketball shoes bearing the familiar swoosh because she says they fit better than Nike’s volleyball shoes.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023

It was the smooth swoosh of metal and rubber on the Trans-Canada, tied like a ribbon of tar over the bush.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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