whirring
word · lemma: whir
/ˈhwɝɪŋ/
WUR-ing
/wˈɜːɹɪŋ/
WUR-ing
Definition
A continuous, low, fast sound often made by machines, fans, or insects when they spin or move.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for describing the sound of small machines, devices, fans, or insects. Often appears with words like 'fan', 'engine', 'wings'. It describes a continuous and smooth sound. Not used for loud, abrupt noises.
Spanish: zumbido - sonido de zumbido (máquina)Portuguese (BR): zumbido - barulho de funcionamento (máquina)Portuguese (PT): zumbido - som de funcionamento (máquina)Chinese (Simplified): 嗡嗡声 - 呼呼声Chinese (Traditional): 嗡嗡聲 - 呼呼聲Hindi: भिनभिनाहटArabic: طَنِين - صوت دورانBengali: ঝনঝনানি - ঝিঁঝিঁ আওয়াজRussian: жужжание - шумJapanese: ブーンという音 - ウィーンという音Vietnamese: tiếng vo ve - tiếng ù ùKorean: 윙윙거림 - 웅웅거림Turkish: vınlama - uğultuUrdu: بڑبڑاہٹ - بھن بھناتی آوازIndonesian: dengungan - suara berputar
Example Sentences
The bee's wings made a soft whirring sound.
basic
My laptop started whirring loudly when I opened too many tabs.
natural
The garden was filled with the whirring of cicadas on a hot afternoon.
natural
"What's that whirring?" she asked, pointing to the ceiling fan.
natural
I heard a whirring noise from the kitchen.
basic
The whirring of the fan helped me sleep.
basic