whir

/hwɜːr/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft, low-pitched humming or vibrating sound

“The whir of the helicopter’s rotors was a familiar sound to the crew.”

2. verb

to make a soft, low-pitched humming or vibrating sound

“The fan whirred to life as she turned it on.”

Synonyms

  • hum
  • whizz

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness