whirr

/hwɜːr/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a soft, rapid humming or whizzing sound, typically with a rotating or vibrating motion.

“The whirr of the helicopter’s rotors filled the air.”

2. noun

a soft, rapid humming or whizzing sound, typically with a rotating or vibrating motion.

“The whirr of the engine was music to my ears.”

Synonyms

  • buzz
  • hum
  • whir
  • whizz

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness