whirlwind

• Ein schnell rotierender Luftwirbel, der sich über die Erdoberfläche bewegt und oft als trichterförmige Luftsäule sichtbar ist; auch bildlich für ein stürmisches, schnell ablaufendes Geschehen.

A noun referring to a column of air that spins rapidly around a central axis as it moves across the Earth's surface.

1. Rotating column of airB1formal

   A column of air that spins rapidly around a vertical axis as it moves across the ground.

   Wirbelwind

   • A whirlwind swept through the field, lifting dust and debris.
   • The farmer watched as a small whirlwind formed in the dry soil.
   • Whirlwinds are common in desert regions during the summer.

   Synonymecyclonedust deviltornadotwistervortex

2. Rapid or chaotic activityB2informal

   A situation or event that happens very quickly and often in a confusing or uncontrolled way.

   Wirbel

   • The last week was a whirlwind of meetings and deadlines.
   • Their romance was a whirlwind that ended as quickly as it began.
   • She was caught up in a whirlwind of emotions after the news.

   Synonymechaoscommotionflurryfrenzymaelstrompandemoniumstormturmoilupheavalwhirl

   Antonymecalmpeaceserenitystillness