Synonyms for
Humming
Definition
to make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- hummingbird
- humming softly
- humming a tune
- humming with activity
- humming noise
- humming sound
- humming along
Word family
Usage note
The word 'humming' can refer to a continuous low sound or a state of being busy and active. It is generally a neutral term.
Example sentences
- The refrigerator was humming all night.
- The car engine is humming.
- The birds were humming in the trees.
- The bees were humming around the flowers.
- The fans were humming in the stadium.
Quotes
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands, The wood-cutter's song, the ploughboy's on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
The whole street was humming with the sound of the music.
The bees were humming in the fields as we walked by.