noun
whooshing
noun
1
A continuous rushing sound, or the motion that produces one.
"The whooshing of the wind kept me awake all night."
"There was a whooshing from the pipes upstairs."
How to Use Whooshing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rushing noise something makes while it whooshes.
Word Forms
whooshings plural
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Etymology
The -ing form of whoosh, used as a noun for the ongoing sound or action.