Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
humming
verb, noun
/ˈhʌm.ɪŋ/
Definition
A continuous, low sound made by a person or a mechanical device.
Examples
- She was humming a cheerful tune while she worked.
- The humming of the refrigerator was the only sound in the quiet room.
- He couldn’t help but hum along to the music playing in the background.
Meaning
The act of producing a sound that is similar to a bee’s buzz, typically made without using the vocal cords to form words.
Synonyms
- buzzing
- droning
- whirring
- murmuring
