Meaning of the word humm in English

What does humm mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

humm

US /hʌm/
UK /hʌm/

Verb

1.

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

Example:
The bees were humming around the flowers.
The refrigerator started to hum loudly.
2.

sing with closed lips, without articulating words

Example:
She began to hum a tune as she worked.
He was humming contentedly to himself.

Noun

a low, steady continuous sound

Example:
We could hear the distant hum of traffic.
The hum of the air conditioner was constant.