Whoosh (Noun)
Meaning
The noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- As the valve opened, a whoosh of compressed air escaped from the pipe.
- The whoosh of water rushing down the drain echoed through the empty bathroom.
- As the balloon popped, a sudden whoosh of air was released, causing everyone to jump.
- The scuba diver descended into the water, the whoosh of air escaping from her tank.
- The firefighters rushed to extinguish the blaze, the whoosh of water from the hoses hitting the flames with great force.