What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
swirl
Example
The leaves swirled around in the wind. [swirled: past tense]
Example
The artist created a beautiful painting with swirls of color. [swirls: noun]
twirl
Example
She twirled around in her new dress. [twirled: past tense]
Example
The ice skater performed a graceful twirl on the ice. [twirl: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swirl and twirl are both common words that are used in everyday language. However, swirl is more commonly used to describe natural occurrences or patterns, while twirl is more commonly used to describe playful or showy movements.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between swirl and twirl?
Both swirl and twirl are relatively informal words that can be used in casual conversation or writing.
