A column of air that spins around very fast, often lifting dust or debris. It can also describe something that happens very quickly and feels chaotic.
From Old English 'hwirf' (to turn) and 'wind', literally meaning 'turning wind.' Over time the spelling settled as 'whirlwind.'
The word paints a picture of wind that doesn’t just blow—it spins. That’s why we also use it for busy days or fast events that leave you feeling spun around.
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