Definition of «whoosh»

The word "whoosh" is an onomatopoeic term that refers to a sound made by something moving quickly through air, such as a sudden gust of wind or water flowing down a drain. It can also be used figuratively to describe the sensation of something happening rapidly or suddenly.

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The whoosh of the wind could be heard as the storm approached.
The magician waved his wand, and there was a whoosh as the rabbit disappeared from the hat.
The speeding car passed by with a whoosh, leaving behind a trail of dust.
As the roller coaster plunged down, the riders felt a whoosh of adrenaline rush through their bodies.
The rocket took off with a powerful whoosh, leaving everyone in awe of its speed.
When I opened the champagne bottle, there was a satisfying whoosh as the bubbly liquid escaped.
The superhero swooped down from the sky with a whoosh, saving the day.
The door swung open with a whoosh, revealing the surprise party inside.

Sentences with «whoosh»

Shot fast and sometimes furiously on crowded Hong Kong streets, it speaks in its own highly personal shorthand, expressed through the most fluid of cameras and punctuated with bold whooshes of color and potent bursts of American pop music. (articles.latimes.com)
When the electronic listening device called the Doppler was applied, we heard the healthy whooshing sound of good circulation. (discovermagazine.com)
Man this week went whooshed by, didn't it? (theletteredcottage.net)
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Definition of «whoosh»

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Sentences with «whoosh»

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