Meaning & use
Whirring
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Making a continuous, low, buzzing or humming sound while moving quickly, as a spinning object does.
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The ceiling fan kept whirring softly above their heads.
A drone came whirring over the field before landing near the barn.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe the sound of machinery, insects, or fast-moving mechanical parts.
Words with a similar meaning
buzzinghumming
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