whistle
/wɪsl̩/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
to make a high sound by blowing air through your lips, or a small device that makes this sound.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Can you whistle that song from the movie? I love that tune.”
“The referee blew his whistle to stop the game.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
Related Words
Synonyms:
blowtoot
Word Family:
whistledwhistlingwhistler