Whooshed: meaning, definitions and examples

sudden movement

Whooshed is the past tense of the verb 'whoosh', which means to move swiftly through the air with a whooshing sound. It's typically used to describe an object moving rapidly or a sudden burst of air. The term evokes a sense of speed and urgency, often associated with something that happens quickly or dramatically. It can also imply a sound effect, reminiscent of something moving fast enough to displace air.

darted, sped, swooshed, zoomed

Examples of usage

• The car whooshed past us on the highway.

• The ball whooshed through the air and hit the target.

• She heard the airplane whoosh overhead.

• A gust of wind whooshed through the trees.