Definition of murmur
1 : a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling murmurs of disapproval
2a : a low indistinct but often continuous sound a murmur of voices the murmur of the waves along the shoreb : a soft or gentle utterance the murmur of nannies cooing into baby carriages — Nancy Gibbs
3 : an atypical sound of the heart typically indicating a functional or structural abnormality The physician detected a heart murmur in his patient.
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Examples of murmur in a Sentence
the murmur of the crowd
The suggestion brought murmurs of disapproval.
He spoke in a murmur.
They spoke to each other in murmurs.
the murmur of the waves along the shore
Origin and Etymology of murmur
Middle English murmure, from Anglo-French disturbance, from Latin murmur murmur, roar, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century
murmur
Definition of murmur
murmurer
nounExamples of murmur in a Sentence
He murmured something about having to get home.
“Thank you,” she murmured as she left the room.
The breeze murmured in the pines.
Origin and Etymology of murmur
see 1murmur
First Known Use: 14th century
MURMUR Defined for English Language Learners
murmur
playDefinition of murmur for English Language Learners
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: a low sound made when many people are speaking
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: a quiet expression of an opinion or feeling
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: speech or a way of speaking that is quiet and soft
murmur
Definition of murmur for English Language Learners
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: to say (something) in a quiet and soft voice
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: to make a low, continuous sound
MURMUR Defined for Kids
Definition of murmur for Students
1 : a low faint sound the murmur of voices
2 : a quiet expression of an opinion or feeling murmurs of approval
Definition of murmur for Students
murmured
;murmuring
1 : to make a low faint sound The breeze murmured in the trees.
2 : to say in a voice too quiet to be heard clearly She murmured “thank you” as she left.
Medical Dictionary
murmur
playMedical Definition of murmur
: an atypical sound of the heart typically indicating a functional or structural abnormality—called also heart murmur
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