noun
droning
DROH-nihng
Droning (noun) means a continuous, dull humming sound, or flat and tedious speech. Example: “The droning of the engine put the baby to sleep.”
noun
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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
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What does “droning” mean?
The word “droning” means a continuous, dull humming sound, or flat and tedious speech. In plain terms, a dull, monotonous sound or way of talking that goes on and on.
How do you pronounce “droning”?
“Droning” is pronounced DROH-nihng (/ˈdɹoʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “droning” in a sentence?
Here is “droning” used in a sentence: “The droning of the engine put the baby to sleep.”
What part of speech is “droning”?
“Droning” is a noun.
