whirlwind

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: whirl-wind (2)

English Definition

A column of air moving rapidly round and round in a cylindrical or funnel shape.

Example Sentence

The whirlwind caused a lot of damage to the village.

US IPA /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
UK IPA /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/