adjective
Uncommon
humming
HUH-mihng
Humming (adjective) means making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound. Example: “The humming fridge kept her up at night.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- hummings
- Comparative
- more humming
- Superlative
- most humming
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Etymology
From hum + -ing.
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Rhymes for humming
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What does “humming” mean?
The word “humming” means making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound. In plain terms, the steady buzzy sound something makes, or singing with your lips closed.
How do you pronounce “humming”?
“Humming” is pronounced HUH-mihng (/ˈhʌmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “humming” in a sentence?
Here is “humming” used in a sentence: “The humming fridge kept her up at night.”
What is the opposite of “humming”?
The opposite of “humming” — its antonyms — is snapping.
What part of speech is “humming”?
Depending on how it is used, “humming” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “humming” a common word?
“Humming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “humming” have?
“Humming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound.
