humdrum

adjective

hum·​drum ˈhəm-ˌdrəm How to pronounce humdrum (audio)
humdrum noun

Examples of humdrum in a Sentence

She liked the movie, but I thought it was humdrum. another humdrum day at the office
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The latest release is perhaps the most humdrum version of the platform yet, but don't weep for Google. ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025 Situated near a comparatively humdrum skate park in the 220-acre common, the black and blues of Simmons’ creation stand out. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Even the lucky few who did attend have likely disembarked to their more humdrum hometowns. Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025 And finally, the humdrum mechanics of a cease-fire are no less crucial than the high politics of agreeing on the postwar order. Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for humdrum

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of hum

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humdrum was in 1553

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“Humdrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humdrum. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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humdrum

adjective
hum·​drum ˈhəm-ˌdrəm How to pronounce humdrum (audio)

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