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• present participle of hum.

humming

American  

[huhm-ing] / ˈhʌm ɪŋ /

adjective

1. making a droning sound; buzzing.

2. very busy; briskly active.

   a humming office.

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Other Word Forms

• hummingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of humming

First recorded in 1570–80; hum + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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humming

Do you sometimes notice a deep buzzing or humming noise that seems to have no identifiable source?

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

Instead of spending the money on a pricey establishing shot of the car driving on the 101, Wain inserts a brief vintage clip of a ’70s-era taxi, humming along the road.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

But through it all, it was investors’ faith in tech stocks—those tied to artificial intelligence, in particular—that kept the market humming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

There’s also enthusiasm around AI increasing productivity, bringing inflation down and hope that company spending can keep the economy humming, she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026

With Mama’s apron tied around me and humming a happy tune, I got started.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls