whirring
Translation
whirring, humming, buzzing
Examples
I heard the whirring of the machine.
I heard the whirring of the machine.
The fan made a soft whirring sound.
The fan made a soft whirring sound.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) whirring of ((sth.)) The continuous, low sound of something spinning fast. I heard the whirring of the machine.
((a)) whirring sound Used to describe the type of sound. The fan made a soft whirring sound.
Similar Words
Synonyms: buzzing, humming, purring
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of something spinning rapidly.
Memory Tips
The word 'whirring' sounds like the noise it describes. Imagine the 'whirr' of a helicopter's blades.