woosh

/woʊʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, rushing sound, especially of air

“The sound of the air rushing past her ears was a loud woosh.”

2. verb

to move or pass through the air with a rushing sound

“The plane wooshed over the treetops, leaving a trail of leaves behind.”

Synonyms

  • rush
  • swish
  • whoosh

Antonyms

  • halt
  • stop