C1nounnature
US/ˈrʌs.əl/
UK/ˈrʌs.əl/
a soft, light sound made when things like leaves or paper move against each other
In context
We heard a rustle in the bushes and saw a small animal run away.
The only sound in the exam room was the rustle of paper.
There was a gentle rustle of leaves as the wind moved through the trees.
Words that go with rustle
noun + preposition
- rustle of leavesIn autumn, the park is full of the rustle of leaves.
- rustle of paperThe rustle of paper told me someone was still in the office.
- rustle of silkShe heard the rustle of silk as her mother walked into the room.
adjective + noun
- faint rustleA faint rustle behind the door made her stop.
- soft rustleThe soft rustle of the curtains helped me fall asleep.
verb + noun
- hear a rustleI thought I heard a rustle under the bed.