whirlwind

noun
UK: /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/
US: /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/

  1. A strong wind that moves in a spinning direction.

    1. The whirlwind swept dust across the field.
    2. A sudden whirlwind scattered leaves and debris throughout the park, surprising everyone.

  2. A situation or event that happens very fast and is full of intense activity.

    1. Their romance was a whirlwind.
    2. The band's sudden rise to fame was a whirlwind of concerts and media appearances.

Synonyms

tornado turmoil storm cyclone uproar maelstrom vortex
whirlwind verb

  1. To move or cause to move rapidly in a whirling manner.

    1. The dancers whirlwind across the stage.
    2. She felt like the events of the day were whirlwinding her out of control.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whirlwind" in English means: A strong wind that moves in a spinning direction., A situation or event that happens very fast and is full of intense activity..

The phonetic transcription of "whirlwind" is /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ in British English and /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whirlwind": tornado, turmoil, storm, cyclone, uproar, maelstrom, vortex.

Example usage of "whirlwind": "The whirlwind swept dust across the field.". More examples on the page.