whistler
word
Definition
A whistler is a person who whistles, especially someone who makes a sound by blowing air through their lips. It can also refer to certain types of birds or a sound like a whistle.
Usage & Nuances
Most common meaning is a person who whistles, often informally. Can also mean birds known for whistling or, rarely, a high-pitched sound in science. Not to be confused with 'whistleblower' (someone who reveals secrets).
Spanish: silbadorPortuguese (BR): assobiadorPortuguese (PT): assobiadorChinese (Simplified): 吹口哨的人Chinese (Traditional): 吹口哨的人Hindi: सीटी बजाने वालाArabic: صافِرBengali: বাঁশিওয়ালা - সুরবাঁশি পাখি (পাখি)Russian: свистун - свистящая птицаJapanese: 口笛を吹く人 - さえずり鳥（鳥）Vietnamese: người huýt sáo - chim huýt sáoKorean: 휘파람 부는 사람 - 휘파람새(새)Turkish: ıslıkçı - ötücü kuşUrdu: سیٹی بجانے والا - سیٹی بجانے والا پرندہIndonesian: người huýt sáo - chim huýt sáo
Example Sentences
The whistler made everyone smile with his tune.
basic
My uncle is a great whistler.
basic
The bird is a famous whistler in the forest.
basic
He’s known as the best whistler in the band.
natural
Everyone could hear the whistler from down the street.
natural
That sound is coming from a hidden whistler, I think.
natural