murmur

Definition

Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.

Etymology

From Middle English murmur, murmor, murmour, from Old French murmure (modern French murmure), from Latin murmur (“murmur, humming, muttering, roaring, growling, rushing etc.”).

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."