Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Whistle.
How to pronounce whistle:
US
Whistle - as a noun
The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whistling16The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
Example: "The whistle signalled the end of the game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whistling16A small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
Acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acoustic devicesignaling deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Whistle - as a verb
Make whistling sounds
Example: "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
Move with, or as with, a whistling sound
Example: "The bullets whistled past him"
Utter or express by whistling
Example: "She whistled a melody"
Move, send, or bring as if by whistling
Example: "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
Example: "The kettle was singing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sing5Give a signal by whistling
Example: "She whistled for her maid"
Example Sentences
"He blew the whistle to signal the start of the game."
"She played a merry tune on her whistle."
"The referee blew his whistle and awarded a penalty."
"The lifeguard used his whistle to alert swimmers of the shark sighting."
"I found a beautiful antique whistle at the flea market."
Word Game Points
Is WHISTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whistle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHISTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is WHISTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whistle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHISTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is WHISTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whistle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHISTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
