WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

whirlwind

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun whirlwind has 1 sense
  1. whirlwind - a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
    --1 is a kind of
    windstorm
    --1 has particulars: dust devil

Definitions from the Web

Whirlwind

Noun:

  1. A violent, spinning column of air that moves rapidly and causes widespread damage. A tornado is a powerful whirlwind.
  2. A situation or event characterized by sudden, rapid, and chaotic activity. The party became a whirlwind of dancing and laughter.

Verb:

  1. To spin or move rapidly in a swirling motion. The leaves whirlwind around the yard on a windy day.
  2. To cause a state of confusion or chaos. The unexpected announcement whirlwinded the office.

Adjective:

  1. Moving or occurring rapidly, with great energy or activity. Their whirlwind romance took them by surprise.
  2. Characterized by sudden, quick, and unpredictable changes. She had a whirlwind day, with back-to-back meetings and appointments.

Related products on Amazon:

whirler whirlgig whirligig whirligig beetle whirling whirling dervish whirlpool whirlpool s whirlwind whirlwinds whirly whirlybird whirlygig whirr whirring whirrs whisett

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus