whistle

noun
UK: /ˈwɪs.əl/
US: /ˈwɪs.əl/

  1. A high, clear sound made by forcing air through your lips or teeth, or through a special device.

    1. I heard a loud whistle from across the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. The referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the game, and everyone cheered. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device that makes a whistling sound when you blow it.

    1. The lifeguard blew his whistle to warn the swimmer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always carries a whistle when she goes hiking alone in the mountains. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pipe hoot toot trill warble
whistle verb

  1. To make a high, clear sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth.

    1. He likes to whistle while he works around the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to whistle a tune, but she couldn't remember the notes of the song. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a loud, piercing sound using a whistle or similar device.

    1. The train whistle blew, signaling its departure from the station. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security guard whistled loudly to alert the others about the potential threat. [ ] [ ]
whistle intransitive-verb

  1. To move quickly, making a whistling sound.

    1. The bullet whistled past his ear. [ ] [ ]
    2. A cold wind whistled through the trees, rustling the leaves in the forest. [ ] [ ]
whistle transitive-verb

  1. To make a tune by whistling.

    1. He whistled a happy tune. [ ] [ ]
    2. She whistled her favorite song while walking down the street to her work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whistle" in English means: A high, clear sound made by forcing air through your lips or teeth, or through a special device., A device that makes a whistling sound when you blow it..

The phonetic transcription of "whistle" is /ˈwɪs.əl/ in British English and /ˈwɪs.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whistle": pipe, hoot, toot, trill, warble.

Example usage of "whistle": "I heard a loud whistle from across the street.". More examples on the page.