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whirlpool

(hwɜːʳlpuːl)
Word forms: plural whirlpools
1. countable noun
A whirlpool is a small area in a river or the sea where the water is moving quickly round and round, so that objects floating near it are pulled into its centre.
2. countable noun [usually singular, with supplement, usually NOUN of noun]
You can describe a situation in which a lot of unpleasant or complicated things are happening, and from which it is very difficult to escape, as a whirlpool.
They felt they were being sucked into a whirlpool of publicity.
She became caught in a whirlpool of hate.
3. countable noun [usually NOUN noun]
A whirlpool bath or a whirlpool is a bath that is specially designed so that the water moves round and round.
...a luxurious whirlpool bath with gold taps.
There's also an outdoor whirlpool.
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whirlpool in British English

(ˈwɜːlˌpuːl)
noun
1. 
a powerful circular current or vortex of water, usually produced by conflicting tidal currents or by eddying at the foot of a waterfall
2. 
something resembling a whirlpool in motion or the power to attract into its vortex
3.  short for whirlpool bath

whirlpool in American English

(ˈhwɜrlˌpul; ˈwɜrlˌpul)
noun
1. 
water in rapid, violent, whirling motion caused by two meeting currents, by winds meeting tides, etc. and tending to form a circle into which floating objects are drawn; vortex or eddy of water
2. 
anything like a whirlpool, as in violent motion
3.  US
a bath, as used in hydrotherapy, in which an agitating device propels a current of warm water with a swirling motion
: in full whirlpool bath

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Examples of 'whirlpool' in a sentence
whirlpool

It has two outdoor swimming pools and a whirlpool bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Residents can book a massage or manicure in the spa, which has a whirlpool bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Although he enjoyed entertaining friends in the whirlpool bath in his courtyard, he detested cooking for them.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Unless, of course, you were thinking about playing with custard in a whirlpool bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Two of the four bedrooms have whirlpool baths and terraces overlooking the sea.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Ask for one with a double whirlpool bath.
The Sun (2011)
She was in a whirlpool bath.
Christianity Today (2000)
There's also a sauna and whirlpool bath beside the pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Its 27 elegant suites have terraces with whirlpool baths.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It comes with a barn and a garden, plus extras such as a whirlpool bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There is no gym, sauna or whirlpool bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Then it's time relax in the whirlpool baths either side of the main pool on deck ten.
The Sun (2016)
Delays over her bathtub had occurred partly because the board prohibited whirlpool tubs, and partly because she had paused momentarily in revising her plans.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The 10,500 sq ft venue has its own bar, sauna and rooftop garden with whirlpool tub.
The Sun (2015)
It also boasts a spa with a pool, whirlpool bath, gym and beauty treatments.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She is the first ship to have whirlpool baths hanging over the side, 112 feet above the ocean.
The Sun (2006)
The most exercise I got was getting in a spot of bother in the deep whirlpool bath in my huge marble bathroom.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And holiday homeowners also get their own country club with steam room, whirlpool bath, sauna and fitness room.
The Sun (2012)
It provides a relaxing atmosphere with calming treatment rooms and an open-air whirlpool bath that is ideal for a romantic couple's massage.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

In other languages
whirlpool

British English: whirlpool NOUN
A whirlpool is a small area in a river or the sea where the water is moving quickly round and round, so that objects floating near it are pulled into its centre.
  • American English: whirlpool
  • Brazilian Portuguese: remoinho
  • Chinese: 漩涡
  • European Spanish: remolino
  • French: tourbillon
  • German: Strudel
  • Italian: mulinello
  • Japanese: 渦
  • Korean: 월풀 욕조
  • European Portuguese: remoinho
  • Latin American Spanish: remolino

(noun) 
Definition
a powerful circular current of water, into which objects floating nearby are drawn
The upturned boat was swept towards a yawning whirlpool.
Synonyms
vortex
a vortex of encircling winds
eddy
the swirling eddies of the fast-flowing river
maelstrom
a maelstrom of surf and confused seas
Charybdis (literary)
Seevortex

Nearby words of
whirlpool

  • whip something up
  • whipping
  • whirl
  • whirlpool
  • whirlwind
  • whisk
  • whisky

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