Meaning of the word hush in English

What does hush mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hush

US /hʌʃ/
UK /hʌʃ/

Noun

a sudden, calm silence:

Example:
There was a deathly hush after she made the announcement.

Exclamation

used to tell someone to be quiet:

Example:
Hush! You'll wake the baby!