whirl

[wɜːrl]

whirl Definition

• 1. to turn or spin around rapidly
• 2. a rapid movement around and around

Using whirl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whirl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The leaves were whirling in the wind.

• Example

  She whirled around to face him.

• Example

  He took her hand and whirled her around the dance floor.

• Example

  The dancer gave a final whirl and bowed to the audience.

whirl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whirl

• spin
• rotate
• twirl
• revolve
• gyrate

Antonyms for whirl

• stillness
• immobility

Idioms Using whirl

• whirl around

  to turn or spin around quickly

  Example

  She whirled around to face him.

• whirl away

  to spend time doing something enjoyable or exciting

  Example

  They whirled away the evening dancing and laughing.

• whirl into

  to enter a place or situation quickly and energetically

  Example

  He whirled into the room, full of energy and enthusiasm.

Phrases with whirl

• take something for a whirl

  to try something out or test it

  Example

  I'm going to take this new car for a whirl and see how it handles.

• give something a whirl

  to try something out or test it

  Example

  Why don't you give this recipe a whirl and see if you like it?

• whirl of activity

  a situation that is full of activity and excitement

  Example

  The office was a whirl of activity as everyone rushed to meet the deadline.

Origins of whirl

from Old English 'hwyrlan', meaning 'to turn'

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Summary: whirl in Brief

The term 'whirl' [wɜːrl] refers to a rapid spinning or turning movement. It can be used as a verb, as in 'She whirled around to face him,' or as a noun, as in 'The dancer gave a final whirl and bowed to the audience.' 'Whirl' also appears in phrases like 'take something for a whirl,' meaning to try something out, and idioms like 'whirl around,' denoting quick spinning movements.