Pronunciation: /ˈwɪsəlɪŋ/
verb the act of making a high-pitched sound by blowing air through pursed lips
A1 She enjoys whistling while she works.
A2 He was whistling a tune as he walked down the street.
B1 The children were happily whistling along to the music.
B2 The old man sat on the porch, whistling a familiar melody.
C1 The skilled musician was whistling a complex jazz solo effortlessly.
C2 The bird watcher could identify different bird species just by their whistling calls.
adjective describing the action of making a high-pitched sound
A1 She heard a whistling sound coming from the kitchen.
A2 The whistling kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
B1 The whistling wind outside made it difficult to hear.
B2 The whistling of the birds in the trees added to the peaceful atmosphere.
C1 The whistling of the wind through the trees created a haunting melody.
C2 The whistling of the tea kettle brought back fond memories of her grandmother's house.
formal The sound of whistling wind could be heard through the cracks in the window.
informal I caught myself whistling along to the radio in the car.
slang He was whistling at the cute girl who walked by.
figurative The kettle began whistling, signaling that it was time to make tea.
whistled
whistlings
more whistling
most whistling
whistle
will whistle
have whistled
is whistling
whistling
whistling
to whistle
whistling
whistling