Definition of Whirlwind
Whirlwind
whirl·wind
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a confused or busy whirl, a rush;
e.g. There was a whirlwind of activity just before the celebrity guest arrived.
(noun)
a destructive and/or violent agent or force, often referring to a person with a lot of energy;
e.g. The child was a whirlwind of chaos and caused a significant disruption.
(noun)
a small but strong column of air that moves rapidly with a rotating (swirling/whirling) motion;
e.g. The whirlwind moved through the city and damaged many buildings.
(adjective)
rapid and/or forceful, confused and busy, resembling a swirling wind;
e.g. Last weekend, they took a whirlwind trip to the city.
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