shush

verb

ˈshəsh How to pronounce shush (audio) ˈshu̇sh How to pronounce shush (audio)
shushed; shushing; shushes
Synonyms of shush

transitive verb

: to urge to be quiet : hush
shush noun

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Examples of shush in a Sentence

The librarian shushed the noisy children.
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They were repeatedly shushed instead as the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3) fell to 13-10 in their marquee event after failing to keep pace with a USC offense that averaged nearly eight yards per play through the first three quarters. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 His interactions with Daemon (Matt Smith) last season, going so far as to shush him at one point, were a breath of fresh air. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed. — Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026 Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shush

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shush was in 1925

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“Shush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shush. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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