1. to move in a twisting or circular pattern
2. to cause something to move in a circular motion

1. a twisting or circular movement
2. a twisted or spiral pattern or shape

Examples

• The leaves swirled in the autumn wind.
• She swirled the cream into her coffee.
• The dancer’s skirt swirled around her legs.
• A swirl of dust rose from the dirt road.
• The cake had a beautiful chocolate swirl on top.
• Water created swirls as it drained from the sink.
• He watched the swirl of colors in the sunset.