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  • present participle of hum.
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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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Etymology

Origin of humming

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

Example Sentences

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A humming from generators running along the water’s edge muted the usual buzz of tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Even noise pollution from constant humming of the servers impacts local quality of life.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"It's going to be I Melt with You by Modern English," Rodrigo says, humming the intro.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She’s a very strong woman, and I honestly couldn’t believe how she memorized the song and kept humming it and recorded it so quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Her eyes closed as she melted back into the couch, humming along with the soothing tune.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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