noun
whirlpool
WURL-pool
noun
1
A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.
"The boat narrowly avoided the whirlpool near the rocks."
2
A hot tub or jacuzzi with jets that create swirling water.
"The hotel spa has a whirlpool where guests can relax after their swim."
How to Use Whirlpool
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spinning current of water, or, informally, a jacuzzi-style hot tub.
Common pairings
caught in a whirlpool
whirlpool bath
Word Forms
whirlpooled past tense, whirlpools plural, whirlpools singular
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Etymology
A compound of whirl and pool, describing water that spins around itself instead of flowing straight.