Electronic Devices

verb to make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee

• The sound of the humming machinery filled the factory floor.
• I could hear a faint humming coming from the fridge.
• She was humming along to her favorite song on the radio.
• The city was alive with the humming of activity and excitement.

noun a device or piece of software used for reading electronic books or documents

adjective relating to or characteristic of a device used for reading electronic books or documents

• The university library now offers access to academic journals through an e-reader service.
• I love reading on my e-reader because I can carry so many books with me wherever I go.
• I just downloaded the latest bestseller on my e-reader - it's so convenient!
• Her mind was like an e-reader, absorbing information at a rapid pace.