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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.

Example

"We spent a week in Whistler carving through fresh powder on the mountain slopes."


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."

• Rhymes for whistler

Word Origin & Etymology

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

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