Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whirring-sound

Noun
/ˈwɜːrɪŋ saʊnd/
Definition
A continuous, rapid, vibrating sound, often associated with the motion of machinery or insects.
Examples
  • The whirring sound of the drone echoed through the park.
  • She found it hard to concentrate over the whirring sound of the ceiling fan.
  • The whirring sound of the blender filled the kitchen as she prepared her smoothie.
Meaning
The term ‘whirring sound’ refers to a noise that is produced by something that moves quickly in a circular motion, resembling a buzzing or humming noise.
Synonyms
  • buzzing
  • humming
  • whizzing
  • vibrating
  • fluttering