whistling

noun
UK: /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
US: /ˈwɪslɪŋ/

  1. The act of making a clear, high sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth.

    1. I heard someone whistling a tune. [ ] [ ]
    2. The whistling of the wind through the trees created an eerie atmosphere during the storm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

piping
whistling verb

  1. Making a clear, high sound by forcing air out of your mouth.

    1. He was whistling a happy tune. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the challenges, she was whistling cheerfully as she walked to work. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a high, shrill sound, often as a signal or warning.

    1. The referee is whistling to stop play. [ ] [ ]
    2. The train was whistling as it approached the station, signaling its arrival. [ ] [ ]
whistling adjective

  1. Used to describe something that makes a whistling sound.

    1. I heard a whistling kettle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The whistling wind outside made it difficult to hear the television. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "whistling": piping.

Example usage of "whistling": "I heard someone whistling a tune.". More examples on the page.