whoosh
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhwuʃ// UK //wˈuːʃ// whoosh
n. a sound that is long and smooth, like the wind blowing through a tunnel or a car passing by. It can also describe a sudden, smooth movement.
n. a long, smooth, low-pitched sound, typically produced by the movement of air or a vehicle. It can also refer to a sudden, fluid motion or a rapid increase in volume.
I heard a loud whoosh as the train passed by.
The sudden whoosh of the elevator doors opening startled the people waiting in the lobby.
The photographer captured the exact moment the whoosh of the jet engine faded into the distance, leaving only the silence of the mountain air behind.
Of imitative origin.