Pronunciation: /swɪʃ/
noun a rustling or whistling sound caused by something moving quickly through the air
A1 I heard the swish of the wind through the trees.
A2 The swish of her skirt as she walked by caught my attention.
B1 The basketball player made a perfect swish as he scored a three-pointer.
B2 The chef's knife moved with a swish as he expertly chopped the vegetables.
C1 The swish of the waves against the shore was a calming sound.
C2 The dancer's movements were so fluid, it was like watching a swish of silk in the air.
verb to move with a hissing or rushing sound
A1 The cat's tail swished back and forth.
A2 She swished her hair out of her face.
B1 The basketball player swished the ball through the hoop.
B2 The dancer's movements were so graceful, her skirt swished with each step.
C1 The chef swished the sauce in the pan to coat the pasta perfectly.
C2 The wind swished through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
adjective having a sound that is light, airy, or elegant
A1 The swish sound of the wind through the trees was calming.
A2 She wore a swish red dress to the party.
B1 The chef expertly demonstrated how to swish the sauce in the pan.
B2 The basketball player's swish shot scored the winning point.
C1 The swish of her silk dress as she walked down the runway was mesmerizing.
C2 The swish of the waves against the shore created a peaceful atmosphere.
formal The elegant lady's dress made a soft swish as she walked.
informal I love the sound of the swish the basketball net makes when the ball goes in.
slang That car's exhaust system makes a loud swish noise when it accelerates.
figurative Her words had a swish of sarcasm that cut through the tension in the room.
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