🇬🇧 Whistle meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A whistle is a high, clear sound that happens when air is pushed through a small space. People make a whistle by shaping their lips and blowing, or by blowing into a little tool also called a whistle. The sound is loud and easy to hear, so whistles are often used to get attention, call someone, or give a signal, like starting a game or warning about danger.

Every time I try to whisper secrets, my braces add a bonus whistle for dramatic effect.

The kettle’s whistle was so dramatic, it sounded like it was offended by the boiling water.

When Dad tried to whistle, only a sad, air-leak whistle came out, like a tired balloon.

The tea kettle’s whistle screamed, “Your water is ready, human!”

A kettle’s whistle is made when steam rushes through a small opening and vibrates the air—basically, your pot is doing a tiny science concert on the stove.

On the wet grass, a boy found a silver whistle beside the swings. He lifted the whistle, blew once, and a sharp whistle startled a sparrow into flight. Other children pointed at the small whistle and laughed. He blew a softer whistle, watching the bird settle on a branch, and felt proud as the game began.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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