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Vocabulary Entry
whirr
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make a continuous, rapid, murmuring sound.
Example Sentences
"The bees whirr around the flowers in the garden."
"As the drone ascended, it began to whirr loudly."
"I could hear the fan whirring in the background."
N
noun
A sound made by something that moves rapidly or vibrates.
Example Sentences
"The whirr of the engine filled the air."
"She loved the whirr of the coffee grinder each morning."
"The whirr of the cicadas signaled the start of summer."