Meaning of the word whispers in English

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

whispers

US /ˈwɪspərz/
UK /ˈwɪspəz/

Noun

a soft or secret sound made by speaking very quietly

Example:
I heard whispers coming from the next room.
There were whispers of a scandal in the office.

Verb

to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy or to avoid disturbing others

Example:
She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.
The children had to whisper so as not to wake the baby.