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

B

brr

vsbirr

7 9.9

A low buzzing sound like a motor

is a neutral description for real rapid humming rather than imitation

W

whir

vsbirr

6 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

2 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

W

whirring

vsbirr

1 4.4

A soft continuous buzzing sound made by something moving quickly

is the general word for a rapid humming sound

How Loud

roar

93 1.0

birr

• UK

1 9.9

whirr

2 7.4

hum

40 1.0

murmur

30 4.1

Surface Forms

Etymology