whirlybird
IPA/ˈwɜː.li.bɜːd/
IPA/ˈwɝː.li.bɝːd/
whirlybird — noun
- whirlybirdsingular
- whirlybirdsplural
1. an informal word for a helicopter, often used in a light or playful way
1.名詞C1
釋義
an informal word for a helicopter, often used in a light or playful way
例句
Christopher filmed the rescue from a whirlybird above the flooded road.
from a whirlybird for reporting or rescue scenes
Imani waved as the whirlybird landed beside the mountain clinic.
a whirlybird lands in an emergency setting
A news whirlybird circled the stadium before the concert began.
Roya felt calmer once the whirlybird lifted her father to safety.
同義詞
- helicopter
the neutral and standard word
- chopper
an informal alternative that often sounds rougher or more journalistic
文法句型
a whirlybird lands
from a whirlybird
news whirlybird
用法筆記
This word sounds casual and slightly playful. In official, technical, or aviation contexts, helicopter is the more neutral choice.
常見錯誤
❌The army sent a whirlybird helicopter.
✅The army sent a whirlybird.
💡Whirlybird already means a kind of helicopter, so adding helicopter is unnecessary.