susurration Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the indistinct sound of people whispering
    susurrus.
    • a soft susurrus of conversation
  2. noun speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
    whispering; whisper; voicelessness.

WordNet

Su`sur*ra"tion noun
Etymology
L. susurratio, fr. susurrare to whisper: cf. F. susurration.
Definitions
  1. A whispering; a soft murmur. "Soft susurrations of the trees." Howell.

Webster 1913