Whirlwind (noun)

1. A small, rapidly rotating column of air, often visible as a dust devil or tornado.
2. A rapidly moving and highly active situation or period of time.
3. A person or thing that moves very quickly and is highly active.

Origin:

From the old english word "hwyrfl" meaning "whirl" or "whirlwind".

Examples:

1. The dust devil was a small whirlwind that kicked up dust and debris.
2. The tornado was a powerful whirlwind that caused widespread damage.
3. Her life was a whirlwind of activity and excitement.
4. The project was a whirlwind of activity, as they had to finish it in a short amount of time.
5. He was a whirlwind of energy, always on the go.