whispers
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈhwɪspɝz// UK //wˈɪspəz// whis·pers
n. very quiet sounds made by people speaking softly. You also use this word for soft noises that sound like quiet voices, such as wind in the trees.
n. soft, low-volume sounds produced by speaking without vocal cord vibration; by extension, any faint, rustling noises resembling such speech.
I could hear soft whispers coming from the next room.
The library was silent except for the occasional whispers of students working together in the corner.
The plot was kept secret for months, known only through hushed whispers in the corridors of power before the official announcement was made.
Usage
Often used in the plural to describe a general atmosphere of secrecy or soft background noise.