murmur
noun
a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.
murmurs
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pluralof murmur.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof murmur (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
murmurnouna low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.
Example Sentences
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Despite occasional vague murmurs about very limited social-welfare reforms, Mr. Burnham doesn’t sound like a politician who intends to shrink the rolls and push more adults back into work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“So good,” Chip murmurs, his eyes rolling back.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
“This is an opportunity to unplug from our daily lives,” she tells the assembled group, amid nods and murmurs of agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The main corridor linking the two golden shrines and the surrounding alleyways were once alive with the murmurs of tourists walking to prayers.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
Ma mostly followed suit, only speaking to me in her worried murmurs, keeping her mouth small as she gave me instructions.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
