whirlwind

🇺🇸 /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/
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noun
R

a fast spinning windstorm that causes damage

The park was damaged by a whirlwind last night.

R

a very busy and eventful time

She went through a whirlwind of interviews for the new job.

adjective
R

very fast and happening with little time to prepare

They went on a whirlwind trip around the city.

translation

n. a fast spinning windstorm that causes damage; a very busy and eventful time
adj. very fast and happening with little time to prepare

Word Forms

Plural whirlwinds