C2nountravelemotions
US/ˈwɜːrl.wɪnd/
UK/ˈwɜːl.wɪnd/
a situation in which many things happen very quickly; also a strong wind that spins round and round
In context
We did a whirlwind tour of five cities in just eight days.
Their whirlwind romance began in Hoi An and ended in marriage six months later.
The first week at my new job was a whirlwind of meetings and training.
Words that go with whirlwind
noun + noun
- whirlwind tourThe prime minister made a whirlwind tour of three provinces.
- whirlwind romanceAfter a whirlwind romance, they got engaged on the beach.
- whirlwind visitThe singer flew in for a whirlwind visit to meet her fans.
- whirlwind tripIt was a whirlwind trip, but we saw all the main sights.
noun + preposition
- whirlwind ofTet is a whirlwind of cooking, cleaning and family visits.