adjective
humming
HUH-mihng
adjective
1
Making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound.
"The humming fridge kept her up at night."
noun
1
A continuous low buzzing sound.
"A faint humming came from the old air conditioner."
How to Use Humming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe steady buzzy sound something makes, or singing with your lips closed.
Common pairings
a humming sound
humming noise
gently humming
Word Forms
more humming comparative, hummings plural, most humming superlative
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Etymology
From hum + -ing.