noun
- a high-pitched sound made by forcing air through pursed lips or a small opening
- a small device that produces a high-pitched sound when air is blown through it
verb
- to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth
- to produce a high-pitched sound using a whistle device
- to move quickly through the air making a high-pitched sound
Examples
- The referee blew his whistle to start the game.
- She can whistle her favorite tune perfectly.
- The tea kettle’s whistle told us the water was ready.
- He gave a sharp whistle to call his dog.
- The wind whistled through the trees.
- The bullet whistled past his ear.
- The coach’s whistle echoed across the field.