sing vs whistle

whistle vs sing

sing is not a noun while whistle is a noun.

sing and whistle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sing	No	No	Yes	No
whistle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sing and whistle are synonyms defined as:

sing and whistle: make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

sing (noun)	whistle (noun)
	an inexpensive fipple flute
	acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
	a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
	the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
	the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

sing (verb)	whistle (verb)
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound	utter or express by whistling
divulge confidential information or secrets	make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
to make melodious sounds	give a signal by whistling
produce tones with the voice	move with, or as with, a whistling sound
deliver by singing	move, send, or bring as if by whistling
	make whistling sounds

Difference between sing and whistle

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