Also spelled whirr and whirrs

US /wɝ/ UK /wɜː/
noun verb Freq #38552

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A low, continuous buzzing sound made by something moving fast.

    She heard the soft whir of the fan in the quiet room.

  2. 2
    verb

    To make a low, steady buzzing or humming sound while spinning or moving fast.

    The motor whirred as the machine started up.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a low, continuous buzzing... whirring
2 verb · to make a low, steady... whirrpurrwhizz
Word family
Forms whirredwhirringwhirs

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