shush
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His friends groaned and tried to shush him; he waved them off.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
US President Joe Biden told a climate heckler to "shush up" after they interrupted a speech he was giving in Arizona.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023
“I’ll tell you what, if you shush up, I’ll meet with you immediately after this, OK?” the president said.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
McCarthy, sitting directly behind Biden and in view of the cameras, several times appeared to shush his colleagues.
From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023
Amil used to sing with Dadi, and Dadi would shush him and tell him he wouldn’t fall asleep if he sang with her.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
Vocabulary lists containing shush
myPerspectives 6.1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Compound Fracture
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
