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Definition of whistler

whistler

/ˈwɪs.lər/
whis · tler
Plural:whistlers
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whistler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Canadian A popular resort municipality located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, internationally renowned for its alpine skiing and snowboarding.

2

A person or thing that produces a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, instrument, or natural pathway.

Example

"The old man was an excellent whistler, often entertaining the neighborhood children with complex melodies."

3

Australian A stout-bodied songbird of the family Pachycephalidae, native to Australasia and Southeast Asia, noted for its exceptionally loud and musical vocalizations.

Example

"The bright plumage and melodic call of the golden whistler made it easy to spot in the dense eucalyptus forest."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for whistler

• Nearby Words

whistle
whistleblower
whistleblowing
whistler
whistlestop
whit
whitby

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hwistlere' (meaning 'piper' or 'whistler'), formed by combining 'whistle' with the agent suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whistler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whistler
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