The meaning of SUSPENSE is the state of being suspended : suspension. How to use suspense in a sentence.

In literature, films, television, and plays, suspense is a major device for securing and maintaining interest.

SUSPENSE definition: 1. the feeling of excitement or nervousness that you have when you are waiting for something to…. Learn more.

Definition of suspense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. the condition of being insecure or uncertain: the matter of the succession remained in suspense for many years. 2. mental uncertainty; anxiety: their father's illness kept them in a state of …

5 days ago · Noun suspense (usually uncountable, plural suspenses) The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 sus•pense /səˈspɛns/ n. [uncountable] a state of mental anxiety and uncertainty, as in awaiting a decision …