Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swoosh

verb/noun
/swuːʃ/
Definition
A swift, sweeping sound or movement.
Examples
  • The basketball made a satisfying swoosh as it went through the net.
  • As the bird flew overhead, I heard the quiet swoosh of its wings.
Meaning
The term ‘swoosh’ describes a low, rushing noise, often associated with something moving quickly through the air, like a basketball going through a hoop or a fast-moving vehicle.
Synonyms
  • swish
  • whoosh
  • rush
  • sweep