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A skirl is the high, piercing sound of bagpipes. You know, the kind that carries far and cuts through the Highland air. The word's sharp, almost onomatopoeic quality mirrors the sound it names. It's impossible to confuse a skirl for anything else.
Example: The sharp skirl of bagpipes filled the air as the parade drew near.
Catch up on this week in words. | Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
Stories about a jazz legend, a troubling forecast, and the four-day workweek all contributed to the vocabulary from this week’s news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
