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

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 notes

In 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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Synonyms

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drone monotone

Related words

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Rhymes for droning

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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