noun
droning
DROH-nihng
noun
1
A continuous, dull humming sound, or flat and tedious speech.
"The droning of the engine put the baby to sleep."
"His droning speech made the meeting feel endless."
How to Use Droning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dull, monotonous sound or way of talking that goes on and on.
Common pairings
droning voice
droning noise
Word Forms
dronings plural
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The _____ of the engine put the baby to sleep.