whistler

noun
UK: /ˈwɪslər/
US: /ˈwɪslər/

  1. A person who whistles.

    1. The whistler walked down the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. We could hear the whistler approaching from around the corner, a cheerful tune filling the air. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type of marmot that makes a whistling sound.

    1. The whistler lives in the mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hikers often hear the distinctive call of the whistler echoing through the alpine meadows. [ ] [ ]

  3. A device that makes a whistling sound.

    1. The referee blew the whistler loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The kettle had a built-in whistler to let us know when the water was boiling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

piper
whistler intransitive-verb

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

    1. He likes to whistler a tune. [ ] [ ]
    2. She began to whistler softly, trying to calm her nerves before the presentation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whistler" in English means: A person who whistles., A type of marmot that makes a whistling sound., A device that makes a whistling sound..

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

Synonyms for "whistler": piper.

Example usage of "whistler": "The whistler walked down the street.". More examples on the page.