Meaning of the word whoosh in English

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

whoosh

US /wʊʃ/
UK /wʊʃ/

Noun

1.

a soft sound made by something moving fast through the air or like that made when air is pushed out of something:

Example:
The subway train sped through the station with a whoosh.

Verb

1.

to move along quickly, making a soft sound like the wind:

Example:
A fast motorboat whooshed by.

Exclamation

1.

used to describe something that happens very fast, with no pauses or delay:

Example:
No sooner had she arrived than, whoosh, she was off again.
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