Vocabulary Entry

rustling

|verb • noun

verb

To make a soft, fluttering sound, typically associated with movement through leaves or papers.

Example Sentences

"The wind was rustling the leaves in the trees."

"She could hear the papers rustling as she searched through the documents."

"The animal rustled in the bushes, alerting us to its presence."

noun

Example Sentences

"The rustling of the dry grass warned us of something approaching."

"I found it hard to concentrate with the rustling in the back of the classroom."

"The rustling of the curtains indicated that someone was peeking inside."