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Swooshing: meaning, definitions and examples

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swooshing

 

[ หˆswuหสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

Swooshing refers to the sound made by something moving swiftly through the air or water, often associated with a smooth, swift, and graceful motion. It can describe the action of an object creating a whooshing or swishing sound as it passes by. This term is often used in contexts like sports, where a swooshing sound might represent a ball swishing through a net or a quick movement of an athletic person. The sensation of swooshing can also evoke feelings of speed and excitement.

Synonyms

swishing, whistling, whooshing

Examples of usage

  • The basketball made a swooshing sound as it went through the net.
  • He felt a swooshing breeze as the fast car sped by.
  • The swooshing of the waves calmed her mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "swooshing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคธเคฐเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sausen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara gesekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szybkie szumienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒผใƒƒใจใ„ใ†้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bruissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ susurro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜ํœ˜ ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกumฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกumenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ผๅ•ธๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกumenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบgandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbido

Etymology

The word 'swoosh' appeared in English in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity particularly in the context of sports. Initially, it was used to describe the sound made when a ball passed through a hoop without touching the rim, commonly associated with basketball. The term's origin may likely relate to the verb 'swoosh,' which reflects a quick and smooth motion. It was popularized in branding and marketing, particularly by Nike in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where the logo and accompanying sound became emblematic of athletic achievement and speed. Over time, 'swoosh' evolved into various forms of usage, maintaining its association with fluid movement and the corresponding sound, thus giving rise to variations like 'swooshing.'

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,183, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.