Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of whir Find synonyms for: Noun 1. whir, whirr, whirring, birr, sound usage: sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers" Verb 1. whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr, sound, go usage: make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of whir (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: parallax Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language