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whirlwind

/hwərlwaɪnd/ noun · British & US
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What does whirlwind mean?

noun

A rotating column of air, often associated with a storm or tornado. A sudden, intense, and often chaotic situation.

Example

"The whirlwind of activity in the office made it difficult to focus on my work."

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