B2verbsportarts
US/ˈwɪs.əl/
UK/ˈwɪs.əl/
to make a high sound by blowing air through your lips or through a small instrument
In context
My dad always whistles old songs while he is cooking.
The referee whistled to end the match, and the fans went wild.
The kettle whistled loudly when the water boiled.
Words that go with whistle
verb + noun
- whistle a tuneHe walked down the street, whistling a tune.
verb + preposition
- whistle atIt's rude to whistle at women in the street.
- whistle forShe whistled for her dog to come back.
verb + adverb
- whistle loudlyThe wind whistled loudly through the windows.
- whistle softlyHe whistled softly when he saw the price.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He whistled me to come over.Correct: He whistled for me to come over.