swirl
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I swirled my brush around in the paint.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To circulate.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swirl” mean?
To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
Is “swirl” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.