Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

woosh

verb
/wʊʃ/
Definition
A quick, sweeping sound or movement, often associated with rapid airflow or motion.
Examples
  • The car went by with a woosh, leaving everyone startled.
  • As she swung the bat, a woosh filled the air before the ball flew away.
Meaning
The term ‘woosh’ describes the noise made by something moving swiftly through the air, suggestive of speed or a sudden rush.
Synonyms
  • swoosh
  • swish
  • whoosh
  • rush
  • fly