hummer

noun

hum·​mer ˈhə-mər How to pronounce hummer (audio)
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: one that hums
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Examples of hummer in a Sentence

A hummer was feeding at the flowers. he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency
Recent Examples on the Web Bard, molding an ensemble of hummers, resembles an imperious maestro. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 But then, late-July days always are good for hummers on their way south from breeding grounds as far north as Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024 Feeding Hummingbirds in Winter Serious birders often keep their hummingbird feeders up year-round in hopes of seeing rare winter hummers. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 Schreiber’s eyes widened and sought out others in the crowd after the hummer erupted skyward. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hummer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hummer was in 1605

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“Hummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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