April 12, 2027

Susurrus

noun

Definition

A soft, whispering sound; a murmur. The susurrus of a crowd before a performance carries its own particular kind of electricity.

Example Sentence

“A susurrus of approval ran through the gallery as the final piece was unveiled.”

Etymology

From Latin susurrus (a murmur, hum, whisper).

Scrabble Score

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SUSURRUS scores 8 points in Scrabble.

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