whoop

Example Sentences

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Several years ago, on a cross-Atlantic literary festival where Shriver was an invited author, I observed a packed audience whoop and cheer Shriver’s mordant observations about everything wrong with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Whooping cough is named for the high-pitched whoop that can be heard as patients suck in air after coughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

As the male lead entered the stage in a new production of “Romeo and Juliet” in London, a single, very loud whoop erupted from the orchestra level.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

The theater of Mountlake Terrace High School, the alma mater of Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone, rippled with excited whispers and the occasional whoop during Sunday night’s Oscar watch party.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

With a muffled whoop of glee, Josie immediately slid down the banister.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix