Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whirr
verb
/wɜːr/
Definition
A continuous, rapid sound, typically made by something rotating or moving quickly.
Examples
- The helicopter began to whirr as it took off from the ground.
- She could hear the whirr of the computer fans keeping the system cool.
- The bees whirred around the flowers, busy collecting nectar.
Meaning
The sound produced by the movement of machinery or small parts, often likened to a buzzing or humming.
Synonyms
- buzz
- hum
- whistle
- drone
