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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Whir' in a Sentence

"To move rapidly with a humming or buzzing sound, as in the soft whir of an electric fan in the corner." more

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The helicopter's blades are whirring loudly as it prepares for takeoff.
The wind turbine is whirring in the gusty wind, generating renewable energy.

Whir

hwur
verbTo move rapidly with a humming or buzzing sound, as in the soft whir of an electric fan in the corner.

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Last Updated On: April 10, 2024
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