whirl

verb
UK: /wɜːl/
US: /wɝːl/

  1. To turn or spin around quickly.

    1. The leaves whirl in the wind.
    2. I saw her whirl around to face me, looking surprised by the unexpected.

  2. To move quickly in a twisting or circular way.

    1. The dancer whirls across the stage.
    2. Dust devils whirl across the open fields during the dry season, creating fascinating patterns.

Synonyms

revolve twirl gyrate rotate spin
whirl noun

  1. A rapid, spinning movement.

    1. She gave a whirl and showed her dress.
    2. The skater executed a perfect whirl, earning applause from the audience.

  2. A confused or dizzying state.

    1. The news put my head in a whirl.
    2. After the exciting day, my mind was in a whirl, unable to focus on anything specific.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whirl" in English means: To turn or spin around quickly., To move quickly in a twisting or circular way..

The phonetic transcription of "whirl" is /wɜːl/ in British English and /wɝːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whirl": revolve, twirl, gyrate, rotate, spin.

Example usage of "whirl": "The leaves whirl in the wind.". More examples on the page.