whi
stle
Third Person
whistles
Present Participle
whistling
Past Tense
whistled
Past Participle
whistled
1
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
- The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
- She couldn't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
- He whistled loudly to get the dog's attention from across the park.
- The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
- He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden.
2
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
- The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
- She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
- The children listened intently as the owl whistled in the distance.
Synonyms:
3
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
- He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner.
- She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
- She whistled for her friends to come and join her at the picnic table.
- The coach whistled for the players to gather for a quick briefing.
4
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
transitive
- He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street.
- Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
- John couldn't contain his excitement and started to whistle a happy tune.
- He tried to whistle a tune, but it came out more like a squeak.
- She can whistle a cheerful tune that always lifts everyone’s spirits.
5
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
- The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
- As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
- The bullet whistled past his ear, narrowly missing him.
- She enjoyed the sound of the breeze as it whistled through the trees.
- The toy train whistled as it chugged along the track.