swirl meaning

UK /swɜːl/ US /swɝl/ 1 syllable

swirl (verb): turn in a twisting or spinning motion.

swirl has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

swirl as a verb

  1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    • The leaves swirled in the autumn wind

    Synonyms: twirl, twiddle, whirl

    Type of: revolve

  2. flow in a circular current, of liquids

    Synonyms: eddy, purl, whirlpool, whirl

    Type of: run

swirl as a noun

  1. the shape of something rotating rapidly

    Synonyms: whirl, vortex, convolution

    Type of: round shape

How to pronounce swirl

swirl is pronounced /swɜːl/ in British English and /swɝl/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with swirl

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SW · words ending in RL · 5-letter words

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