Whoosh

usgb/wʊʃ/
noun

A swift movement making a soft sound.

With a whoosh, the bird flew out of the bush
Visual representation of "whoosh" - A swift movement making a soft sound

Often appears as...

  • whoosh of air
  • whoosh of water
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Quiet Sound

Whoosh describes a movement that's fast but makes a hushed sound, not a loud noise.

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The frisbee came with a whoosh, barely heard above whispers.
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Smooth Motion

'Whoosh' often implies a graceful or smooth action, like something sliding or gliding effortlessly.

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The ice-skater's whoosh was graceful.
Visual representation of the word "Whoosh"

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