Whir (Verb)
Meaning
Make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The old air conditioner whirred loudly in the background, providing a familiar white noise.
- As the water flowed from the faucet, it created a soft whir that was calming to the ears.
- The refrigerator motor began to whir at regular intervals, keeping the appliance at the optimal temperature.
- In the silence of the library, the printer suddenly whirred to life, catching everyone's attention.
- The vacuum cleaner whirred across the floor, effortlessly sucking up dirt and dust particles.