🎵whistle

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown

Example Sentences

He likes to whistle while working.

The referee blew his whistle to start the game.

Synonyms

blow, pipe, toot, sound, flute

Entry 1

blow, pipe, toot, sound

Entry 2

pipe, flute

Antonyms

silence, quiet, mute

Collocations

whistle tune, whistle loudly, whistle blow, train whistle, blow a whistle, referee whistle

Entry 1

whistle tune, whistle loudly, whistle blow, train whistle

Entry 2

blow a whistle, referee whistle, train whistle

More Example Sentences

Protecting whistleblowers is a moral duty because they act in the public interest.