murmur
/ˈmɝ.mɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.92 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The sound made by any condition which produces a noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.
Countable; Uncountable
verb
To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something.
Archaic; Intransitive verb
Example Sentences
- "The delightful murmur of water running over pebbles is heard a few yards off"
- "1979: A translation of the Eclogues by Paul Alpers The windy murmur of the breeze subsides."
- "A murmur arose from the audience."
- "She howl'd aloud, “I am on fire within. / There comes no murmur of reply. / What is it that will take away my sin, / And save me lest I die?”"
- "In the prison of the 'tween decks reigned a darkness pregnant with murmurs. The sentry at the entrance to the hatchway was supposed to "prevent the prisoners from making a noise," but he put a very liberal interpretation upon the clause, and so long as the prisoners refrained from shouting, yelling, and fighting--eccentricities in which they sometimes indulged--he did not disturb them."
- "The moment had come for the honeyed word. I lowered my voice to a confidential murmur, but on her inquiring if I had laryngitis raised it again."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: murmur, murmure
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈmɝ.mɚ/
- British English: /ˈmɜːmə/