whirrs
The word “whirrs” has 1 syllable: whirrs
It's pronounced as /wɝːrz/
What is synonym and antonym for whirrs?
In the thesaurus, “whirrs” has 34 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for whirrs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for whirrs
- babbles
- bumbles
- burrs
- buzzes
- chirrs
- churrs
- coos
- currs
- drones
- fizzes
- gasps
- gurgles
- hisses
- hums
- moans
- murmurs
- purrs
- rustles
- sighs
- sizzles
- suspirations
- susurrations
- susurruses
- swishes
- thrums
- wheezes
- whishes
- whispers
- whistles
- whizzes
- whooshes
- zings
- zips
- zooms
Antonyms for whirrs
Meanings of whirrs
- noun
- A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
- A bustle of noise and excitement.
- verb
- To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
- To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
- To cause (something) to make such a sound.
Example Sentences
- The printer whirrs every time a new document is sent.
- A small drone whirrs above the crowd during the event.
- The fan whirrs softly in the background while we study.
- His laptop whirrs loudly when too many programs are open.
- The sewing machine whirrs steadily as she works on the fabric.
On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whirrs, such as: babbles, bawls, bumbles, burrs, buzzes, chirrs, churrs.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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