Meaning of the word swirl in English

What does swirl mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swirl

US /swɝːl/
UK /swɜːl/
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Verb

move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

Example:
The leaves swirled in the autumn wind.
She swirled the wine in her glass before taking a sip.

Noun

a swirling movement or pattern

Example:
The artist created a beautiful swirl of colors on the canvas.
She added a swirl of cream to her coffee.