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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.

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of swoosh

First recorded in 1865–70; imitative

Example Sentences

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Ted Walsh, former assistant equipment manager for the San Francisco 49ers, got so good at inking the Nike swoosh that he could draw it in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

He wore the swoosh on his shirt for the final time at the PNC Championship that he played with his son, Charlie, who was wearing clothes from a different apparel company.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

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

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

The collection included tailored pieces such as trousers, a suit jacket and a trench coat featuring the Nike swoosh, along with a slip-on mule resembling a football cleat.

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2023

Plunging my hand into the water, fish swoosh past my fingers.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

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