whirr Synonyms

whirr Meaning

Wordnet

whirr (n)

sound of something in rapid motion

Wordnet

whirr (v)

make a soft swishing sound

make a vibrant sound, as of some birds

whirr Sentence Examples

  1. The helicopter blades whirr rhythmically, creating a deafening roar.
  2. The old fan's whirr filled the room, a comforting sound of summer evenings.
  3. The wind whistled through the trees, making the leaves whirr and rustle.
  4. The sewing machine's needle whirr raced back and forth, creating a steady rhythm.
  5. The whirr of the lawnmower cut through the morning stillness.
  6. As the car sped past, its tires whirr lamented on the asphalt.
  7. The whirr of the washing machine indicated the completion of its cycle.
  8. The children giggled with delight as they watched the toy car whirr around the track.
  9. The cicadas' chorus whirr sang throughout the hot summer night.
  10. The whirr of the power tools indicated a construction project underway.

FAQs About the word whirr

sound of something in rapid motion, make a soft swishing sound, make a vibrant sound, as of some birds

hum, buzz, purr, whisper, moan, thrum, murmur, drone, rustle, zoom

scream, howl,roar, squeal, roar, howl, screech, shriek, screech, scream

The helicopter blades whirr rhythmically, creating a deafening roar.

The old fan's whirr filled the room, a comforting sound of summer evenings.

The wind whistled through the trees, making the leaves whirr and rustle.

The sewing machine's needle whirr raced back and forth, creating a steady rhythm.