whistle

[US]/ˈwɪsl/
[UK]/ˈwɪsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a high-pitched sound made by blowing air through pursed lips; the sound of a train or boat's whistle
vt. to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through pursed lips; to sound a whistle on a train or boat

Phrases & Collocations

blow a whistle

whistle at someone

hear a whistle

blow the whistle

Example Sentences

He could hear the whistle of the train in the distance.

She let out a loud whistle to get her friend's attention.

The referee blew the whistle to start the game.

He used a whistle to call his dog back.

The kettle started to whistle as the water boiled.

The coach taught the players how to whistle for a play call.

The wind made a haunting whistle as it blew through the trees.

She could hear the whistle of the teapot as it boiled on the stove.

He used a whistle to signal the start of the race.

The lifeguard blew the whistle to warn swimmers of the dangerous currents.

Real-world Examples

So you let Debbie take your whistle?

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

It's why we can't hear dog whistles.

Source: "BBC Documentary: The Secret Life of Puppies"

And Frank, taking a willow whistle out of his pocket, blew a long note.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Yeah, and you get a whistle, too.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

Just then a man gave a loud whistle.

Source: UK original primary school Chinese language class

He hears the warning whistle like a foghorn.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

'I suppose that you could not possibly whistle, yourself, in your sleep? '

Source: The Adventure of the Speckled Band

You created adam Peer as a way to blow the whistle anonymously.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Blow your whistle and let the game begin, Charley.

Source: Little Bear Charlie

The Dwarf gave a low whistle between his teeth.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

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