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susurrus
[ soo-sur-uhs ]
noun
- a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of susurrus1
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Example Sentences
I did not see a paper, or hear so much as a susurrus of news during that whole time.
Slowly the soft susurrus background song of the big wheel penetrated consciousness, and another, closer roar.
As they lay there the slow, monotonous susurrus of the sea made a deep accompaniment to their words.
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.
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