birr

Examples

• All

• She listened to the birr of the tiny drone as it disappeared into the sky.

• He woke early, disturbed by the birr of a distant lawn mower.

• I heard a soft birr from the ceiling fan.

• The birr of the drone filled the air.

• As the drone flew overhead, I could hear the distinct birr of its propellers slicing through the air.

• The gentle birr of the bees in the garden created a soothing atmosphere.

• A faint birr echoed from the nearby wind turbine as it rotated.

Synonyms

W

whirring

vsbirr

63 4.4

A soft continuous buzzing sound made by something moving quickly

is the general word for a rapid humming sound

W

whir

vsbirr

11 3.7

A soft, continuous sound made by something turning or moving fast

is a broader humming sound often less soft and not only rotational

W

whirr

vsbirr

4 7.4

A soft, steady buzzing sound from things that move fast like fan blades

is similar but emphasizes low steady vibration rather than high pitch

B

brr

vsbirr

1 9.9

A low buzzing sound like a motor

is a neutral description for real rapid humming rather than imitation

How Loud

roar

142 1.0

birr

• UK

9.9

whirr

4 7.4

hum

85 1.0

murmur

36 4.1

Surface Forms

Etymology