1. Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
   "The susurration of the crowd filled the hall";
   - whisper, whispering, voicelessness
    
2. The indistinct sound of people whispering
   "A susurration of voices came from behind the curtain";
   - susurrus [literary]
    
3. A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
   "The susurration of her dress announced her arrival";
   - rustle, rustling, whisper, whispering, susurrus [literary]

Derived forms: susurrations

Type of: noise, sound, speaking, speech production

Encyclopedia: Susurration