- present participle of hum.
humming
Americanadjective
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making a droning sound; buzzing.
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very busy; briskly active.
a humming office.
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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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