whistle

whistle is on the Basic English 850 List.

whip - whistle - white

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /wɪsl̩/, SAMPA: /wIsl=/

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Noun

Singular whistle

Plural whistles

1. A whistle is a sound like music. A person makes a whistling sound by blowing air when the person's mouth is in a little circle.

   The whistle of the wind in trees was low and sad.

2. A whistle is a little instrument made of wood, metal or other material. A person puts the instrument in the person's mouth and blows air to make a loud whistling sound.

   When you are in danger, blow your whistle loudly and someone will run and help you.

Verb

Plain form whistle

Third-person singular whistles

Past tense whistled

Past participle whistled

Present participle whistling

1. To whistle is to make a whistling sound with one's mouth.

   A happy person is able to whistle and work at the same time.