# swish

/ˈswɪʃ/ (US) · /swˈɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/swish
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a smooth, fast movement that makes a soft sound. You often use this to describe how someone moves or how a liquid flows.

For teachers: a smooth, rapid movement or sound produced by such motion.

## Examples

- The swish of the curtains was the only sound in the room.
- The swish of the broom across the floor signaled the start of the morning cleaning routine.
- As the athlete sprinted down the track, the swish of his running shoes against the synthetic surface provided a rhythmic backdrop to his final lap.

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