Whooshing: meaning, definitions and examples

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whooshing

 

[ หˆhuหสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

Whooshing refers to the sound made by something moving swiftly through the air or by a sudden rush of air. This term typically describes a loud, sweeping noise that can occur in various contexts, such as the movement of a vehicle, the flapping of wings, or a sudden gust of wind. It conveys a sense of speed and can evoke feelings of excitement or urgency. The sound is often associated with speed and motion, making it a vivid illustration of rapid movement.

Synonyms

streaming, swishing, whooping.

Examples of usage

  • The car went whooshing past me on the highway.
  • I heard the whooshing of the wind as the storm approached.
  • She felt the whooshing air as the helicopter flew overhead.
Context #2 | Noun

sound description

As a noun, whooshing describes a sound similar to a whoosh, often referring to the noise created by swift movement or a strong current of air. This term captures the essence of rapidity and can be used to portray both natural phenomena and man-made sounds. It can also denote a dramatic effect, enhancing the imagery of various scenarios in literature or storytelling.

Synonyms

rush, swoosh, whoosh.

Examples of usage

  • There was a loud whooshing as the rocket lifted off.
  • The whooshing of the fans filled the room with noise.
  • He enjoyed the whooshing sound of the waterfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "whooshing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคธเคฐเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara mendesing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒฅใƒผใจใ„ใ†้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sifflement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑลŸฤฑrtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุตููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกumฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกumenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ผๅ•ธๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญsl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ–แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hฤฑลŸฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silbido

Etymology

The term 'whoosh' is often believed to have originated in the 1930s as an onomatopoeic word, mimicking the sound of something moving swiftly through the air. Its use can be traced back to the description of fast-moving objects, particularly in literature and media where a dramatic effect is desired to convey speed. The word 'whoosh' has been widely adopted in various contexts, from comic books to movies, to illustrate rapid motion and create an auditory image in the reader's mind. Over time, 'whooshing' evolved from this root to serve as both a verb and a noun, broadly representing the sound and action associated with high speed. Its usage has grown, particularly in descriptions of natural phenomena like wind or waterfalls, and man-made occurrences such as vehicles, projectiles, or any swift, sweeping motion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,500, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.