Whistle ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Whistle ( verb )

1. To produce a sound by forcing breath through a small opening between the lips or through an instrument.
2. To make a high-pitched sound by blowing into or through an instrument.
3. To signal or attract attention by whistling.
4. To call or signal (a person or animal) by whistling.

Origin:

Middle english whistlen, from old english hwistle; akin to old high german hwistlōn to whistle, latin sibilare to hiss.

Examples:

1. He whistled a tune as he walked.
2. She whistled to her dog.
3. The referee whistled to stop the game.
4. The tea kettle began to whistle.
5. The bird's melody is beautiful, it can whistle.

(As a noun)

Whistle ( noun )

1. To produce a sound by forcing breath through a small opening between the lips or through an instrument.
2. To make a high-pitched sound by blowing into or through an instrument.
3. To signal or attract attention by whistling.
4. To call or signal (a person or animal) by whistling.

Origin:

Middle english whistlen, from old english hwistle; akin to old high german hwistlōn to whistle, latin sibilare to hiss.

Examples:

1. He whistled a tune as he walked.
2. She whistled to her dog.
3. The referee whistled to stop the game.
4. The tea kettle began to whistle.
5. The bird's melody is beautiful, it can whistle.