rustle

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈrʌs.əl/
US: /ˈrʌs.əl/

  1. To make a soft, dry sound like leaves moving or paper rubbing together.

    1. I heard the leaves rustle in the wind outside my window.
    2. She could hear the papers rustle as he shuffled through the documents on his desk.

Synonyms

crackle murmur swish whisper
rustle transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to make a soft, dry sound.

    1. He rustled the newspaper, making a noise.
    2. The wind rustled the tall grass along the riverbank, creating a peaceful sound.
rustle noun

  1. A soft, dry sound like leaves or paper rubbing together.

    1. I heard a rustle in the bushes.
    2. The only sound was the gentle rustle of the wind through the trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rustle" is /ˈrʌs.əl/ in British English and /ˈrʌs.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rustle": crackle, murmur, swish, whisper.

Example usage of "rustle": "I heard the leaves rustle in the wind outside my window.". More examples on the page.