Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whirring
Verb
/ˈwɜːrɪŋ/
Definition
A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by something that is in motion.
Examples
- The bees were whirring around the garden, busy collecting nectar.
- As the drone took off, it began whirring loudly, cutting through the silence of the park.
- She could hear the whirring of the fan in the background while she read her book.
Meaning
Whirring describes the sound produced by something moving quickly or rotating, like a machine or an insect’s wings.
Synonyms
- buzzing
- humming
- whizzing
- vibrating
