whoosh
word
Definition
A soft or loud rushing sound made when something moves very quickly through the air. "Whoosh" can also be used as a verb to describe moving quickly and making this sound.
Usage & Nuances
"Whoosh" is both a sound word (onomatopoeia) and a verb. Commonly used to describe things like wind, fast-moving vehicles, or sudden movements. Informal and vivid; often used in storytelling or to add excitement. Not typically used for human voices.
Spanish: zumbido - silbido (de movimiento rápido)Portuguese (BR): zunido - som de movimento rápidoPortuguese (PT): zunido - som de movimento rápidoChinese (Simplified): 呼啸声 - （快速移动时的）嗖的一声Chinese (Traditional): 呼嘯聲 - （快速移動時的）嗖的一聲Hindi: फिस्स की आवाज़ - तेज़ हवा या वस्तु की आवाज़Arabic: صوت اندفاع سريع - صوت ريح قويةBengali: শোঁ শোঁ (শব্দ) - ঝটপট চলে যাওয়া (ক্রিয়া)Russian: ву-ух (звук) - промчаться (глагол)Japanese: ヒュー（音） - さっと動く（動詞）Vietnamese: vù vù (âm thanh) - lao vút (động từ)Korean: 쉭쉭 (소리) - 휙 지나가다 (동사)Turkish: vınlamak (ses) - hızla geçmek (fiil)Urdu: سسس (آواز) - تیزی سے نکل جانا (فعل)Indonesian: wusss (suara) - melesat (kata kerja)
Example Sentences
The wind made a loud whoosh as it passed through the trees.
basic
The train arrived at the station with a whoosh.
basic
He ran past us with a loud whoosh.
basic
Suddenly, a bird flew by with a quick whoosh.
natural
Open the window and you’ll hear a whoosh of air.
natural
The rocket took off, and all we heard was a huge whoosh.
natural