drone

noun
UK: /drəʊn/
US: /droʊn/

  1. A remote-controlled aircraft without a pilot on board.

    1. The drone flew over the field.
    2. The military uses drones for surveillance in conflict zones to gather intelligence.

  2. A continuous low humming sound.

    1. I heard the drone of the engine.
    2. The persistent drone of traffic made it difficult to concentrate on my work.

  3. A male bee in a colony of social bees, which does not work but can fertilize a queen.

    1. The drone's only job is to mate.
    2. Drones are larger than worker bees and play a vital role in the bee colony's reproduction.

Synonyms

buzz hum monotone
drone verb

  1. To make a continuous low humming sound.

    1. The fan drones all night long.
    2. The sound of the air conditioner droned in the background during the meeting.

  2. To speak in a monotonous tone.

    1. He drones on and on about work.
    2. The teacher droned on about the history of the Roman Empire, and students started to lose attention.

  3. To operate or pilot a drone aircraft.

    1. She drones for the film company.
    2. The company drones its equipment to inspect power lines for damage after storms.
drone adjective

  1. Relating to or involving drones (unmanned aerial vehicles).

    1. The drone strike was precise.
    2. Drone technology is rapidly evolving, offering new possibilities in various fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drone" in English means: A remote-controlled aircraft without a pilot on board., A continuous low humming sound., A male bee in a colony of social bees, which does not work but can fertilize a queen..

The phonetic transcription of "drone" is /drəʊn/ in British English and /droʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drone": buzz, hum, monotone.

Example usage of "drone": "The drone flew over the field.". More examples on the page.