whistling
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that whistles.
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the sound produced.
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Veterinary Pathology. a form of roaring characterized by a peculiarly shrill sound.
noun
Etymology
Origin of whistling
before 900; Middle English; Old English hwistlung. See whistle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The Preserve at Eisenhower in Crownsville, Md., for instance, has no bunkers, while Whistling Straits in Mosel, Wis., has over 1,100.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Whistling and shouting can be heard from bystanders in the background.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
As at Whistling Straits four years ago, the visitors have been on a charm offensive, signing thousands of autographs and posing for selfies but they know the noise will be turned up come game day.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Monday near the intersection of Whistling Swan and Wetstone in the Woodbridge housing development, the Irvine Police Department announced in a Facebook post.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
Whistling, Sam swung off the bridge and dropped to the water’s edge, where he walked gracefully upriver, jumping stones and skirting marshes.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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