June 01, 2026

Susurrus

noun

Definition

A whispering or rustling sound; a soft murmur. It is an onomatopoeic word that itself sounds like the thing it describes.

Example Sentence

“The susurrus of the pines was the only sound that broke the mountain silence.”

Etymology

From Latin susurrus (a murmur, hum, whisper), from susurrare (to whisper).

Scrabble Score

S1U1S1U1R1R1U1S1

SUSURRUS scores 8 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

murmur whisper rustle sigh

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