murmur — a low, indistinct continuous sound
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a low, indistinct continuous sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɜːrmər/
Korean meaning: 낮고 불분명한 연속적인 소리
Korean pronunciation: **머**머
Example Sentences
- The teacher heard a murmur of excitement when she announced the field trip.
- My stomach started to murmur loudly during the silent exam.
- The stream's gentle murmur helped me fall asleep.
murmur
NOUN//ˈmɜːrmər//
a low, indistinct continuous sound
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Origin
From Latin 'murmurare' meaning 'to mutter' or 'to rumble,' which was an imitative word created to mimic low, continuous sounds like buzzing or flowing water.
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“The teacher heard a murmur of excitement when she announced the field trip.”
“My stomach started to murmur loudly during the silent exam.”
“The stream's gentle murmur helped me fall asleep.”
“He always murmurs the answers during tests, thinking no one can hear him.”
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