ripple
//ˈrɪp.əl//
Noun
A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it.
A gentle breeze created ripples on the surface of the pond.
A thing resembling a small wave in appearance or movement; a gentle rising and falling sound or feeling that spreads through a person or group.
A ripple of laughter spread through the audience.
A type of ice cream with wavy lines of colored flavored syrup running through it.
I ordered a strawberry ripple ice cream cone.
Synonym
Verb
To form or cause to form small waves on the surface of water or another liquid.
A gentle breeze rippled the surface of the pond.
To spread through a person, group, or place in a gradual, wave-like manner.
Excitement rippled through the crowd when the singer appeared on stage.