whirlwind

/ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
adjective
  1. Happening very quickly and often involving a lot of activity or change.
    • After a whirlwind courtship, the couple announced their engagement.
    • They went on a whirlwind tour of Europe, visiting five countries in ten days.
    • The CEO made a whirlwind visit to the factory, spending only an hour on site.
noun
  1. A column of air moving rapidly in a circular motion, often causing destruction.
    • The whirlwind tore through the village, uprooting trees and damaging houses.
    • Farmers rushed to secure their crops as a whirlwind approached from the west.
    • We watched a small whirlwind spin across the desert, lifting sand into the air.
  2. A situation or series of events that happens very quickly and is confusing or exciting.
    • Their romance was a whirlwind — they met, got engaged, and married within three months.
    • The last week has been a whirlwind of meetings, deadlines, and last-minute changes.
    • After winning the lottery, she was caught up in a whirlwind of media interviews and celebrations.
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