Susurrate — Word of the Day February 05, 2027

Definition

To make a gentle whispering or rustling sound. The word is an action version of susurrus, sharing its onomatopoeic quality.

“The leaves began to susurrate as the wind picked up, filling the wood with gentle sound.”

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

S₁U₁S₁U₁R₁R₁A₁T₁E₁

SUSURRATE scores 9 points in Scrabble.