humming
/ˈhʌmɪŋ/
adjective
- Making a low, steady, continuous sound.
- We could hear the humming engine from across the parking lot.
- The humming refrigerator kept me awake at night.
- A humming transformer stood at the corner of the street.
- Very busy, lively, or active.
- It was a humming party with music and dancing everywhere.
- The marketplace was a humming center of trade.
- The tech startup was a humming hub of innovation.
noun
- The act or sound of making a low, steady tone with the lips closed.
- The humming of the crowd filled the stadium before the game.
- Her constant humming annoyed her roommate while studying.
- I could hear the soft humming of the computer server in the corner.
verb
- Present participle of hum: making a low, steady, continuous sound with the lips closed, often as a tune.
- She was humming a lullaby to calm the baby.
- The children were humming along to the music during the car ride.
- He walked down the hall, humming happily to himself.
- Present participle of hum: being very busy, active, or full of energy.
- The kitchen was humming as the chefs prepared for the dinner rush.
- The city streets were humming with shoppers and street performers.
- The office was humming with activity as the deadline approached.