whirlybird
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of whirlybird
Example Sentences
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UConn coach Dan Hurley’s point guard brother, Bobby, was the whirlybird engine of that Duke team, a household name, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
As the Scoobies take the slow gondola back down the mountain Matsson flies past in his whirlybird.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2023
The sugary whirlybird also features rotor blades and windows made from white chocolate.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2021
Led by whirlybird Tim Lincecum and bearded Brian Wilson, the Giants brought the trophy to the City by the Bay for the first time.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2011
He points it at the whirlybird and clicks.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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