susurrus

[ soo-sur-uhs ]
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noun,plural su·sur·rus·es.
  1. a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper.

Origin of susurrus

1
1825–35; <Latin: a whisper, of imitative origin

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How to use susurrus in a sentence

  • I did not see a paper, or hear so much as a susurrus of news during that whole time.

    Bonfire of the Inanities | Christopher Buckley | March 22, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Slowly the soft susurrus background song of the big wheel penetrated consciousness, and another, closer roar.

    Where I Wasn't Going | Walt Richmond
  • As they lay there the slow, monotonous susurrus of the sea made a deep accompaniment to their words.

    The Stolen Singer | Martha Idell Fletcher Bellinger
  • There was not a sound about them save the susurrus of their feet going through the moonflowers.

  • Though in the forest no travelling susurrus was audible, the wind had arisen again upon the heights.

  • They went on with the murmur and susurrus of their communion, while Charity looked askance at the three men.

    We Can't Have Everything | Rupert Hughes