Pronunciation: /θrʌm/
noun a continuous rhythmic humming sound
A1 I could hear the thrum of the car engine as it approached.
A2 The thrum of the rain on the roof was soothing.
B1 The thrum of the music filled the room, creating a lively atmosphere.
B2 The thrum of the crowd at the concert was deafening.
C1 The thrum of the city never ceased, even in the dead of night.
C2 The thrum of the machinery in the factory was a constant background noise.
verb to make a continuous rhythmic humming sound
A1 The cat thrums happily as it purrs.
A2 She thrums her fingers on the table nervously.
B1 The engine thrums softly in the background.
B2 The guitarist thrums the strings of the guitar with skill.
C1 The rhythmic thrum of the drums filled the concert hall.
C2 The sound of the ocean thrumming against the shore was soothing.
formal The thrum of the machinery could be heard throughout the factory.
informal I could feel the thrum of excitement in the air as the concert started.
slang The bass in that song has such a sick thrum to it.
figurative There was a constant thrum of activity in the bustling city.
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