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whooshing

/hwuːʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does whooshing mean?

verb

Making a soft rushing or hissing sound, typically of air moving quickly. The sound of something moving quickly through the air, such as a bird in flight.

Example

"The whooshing sound of the wind through the trees was soothing."

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