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Swoosh - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A swoosh is a rushing or rustling sound, like that of something moving quickly through air. It is also the name of Nike’s iconic logo, representing motion and speed.

swoosh

/swʊʃ/ /swɒʃ/

Definition:

A rushing or rustling sound, like something moving quickly through air.

Synonyms:

whoosh, rush, whiz, hiss

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

silence, stillness

Common Collocations:

loud swoosh, sudden swoosh, swoosh of air, swoosh past

Derivatives:

swooshing, swooshed

Usage Tips:

Use "swoosh" to describe swift, sound-producing movements, like a basketball net or a passing car.

Common Phrases:

swoosh by, swoosh past, with a swoosh

Etymology:

Imitative origin; mimics the sound of something moving swiftly through air.

Examples:

  • 1. The basketball made a loud swoosh as it went through the net.
  • 2. She heard the swoosh of the wind through the trees.
  • 3. The arrow flew with a swift swoosh toward the target.
  • 4. He swung the bat and missed with a sharp swoosh.

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