Pronunciation: /hʌm/
noun a low, steady continuous sound or murmur
A1 I can hear a hum coming from the refrigerator.
A2 The gentle hum of the bees filled the garden.
B1 The hum of the city traffic was constant in the background.
B2 There was a low hum of conversation in the crowded room.
C1 The hum of the machinery indicated that the factory was in operation.
C2 The soft hum of the orchestra added to the magical atmosphere of the concert.
verb to make a low, steady continuous sound
A1 I hum while I work in the garden.
A2 She hummed a tune as she walked down the street.
B1 The children hummed together in harmony during music class.
B2 The singer hummed softly before starting the song.
C1 The audience hummed along with the band during the concert.
C2 The choir members hummed in unison, creating a beautiful sound.
formal The hum of the machines in the factory could be heard from a distance.
informal I love the hum of the city streets at night.
slang The hum of the concert was so loud, it was lit!
figurative The hum of excitement filled the air as the team prepared for the big game.
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