swirl

//swɜːl//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
Visual representation of swirl

Verb

swirlInfinitive
swirlPresent tense
swirledPast tense
swirledPast participle
swirlingPresent participle
swirlsThird-person singular
1

To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern, often rapidly.

The autumn leaves swirled in the wind.

2

To cause something to move in a circular or spiraling motion.

She swirled the wine in her glass before taking a sip.

Noun

swirlSingular
swirlsPlural
1

A twisting or spiraling movement or pattern.

The artist painted beautiful swirls of color on the canvas.

2

A shape or mark consisting of a spiral or curving pattern.

The artist painted beautiful swirls on the canvas.

Synonym