# whoosh

/ˈhwuʃ/ (US) · /wˈuːʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/whoosh
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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