1. toys that spin or whirl around, typically when blown by wind or pushed
2. something that continuously whirls or rotates
3. water beetles that swim rapidly in circles on the surface of ponds and streams
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The children watched the colorful whirligigs spin in the garden breeze.
• She collected vintage whirligigs made of wood and metal.
• The whirligigs on the fence post turned rapidly in the strong wind.
• Small whirligigs darted across the pond’s surface in tight circles.
• The craft fair featured handmade whirligigs of various designs.
• Whirligigs are popular decorations for yards and gardens.
• The beetles known as whirligigs create ripples as they swim.