Definition

A person or thing that makes a continuous low humming sound or is dull and monotonous.

Example

The droner in the background made it hard to concentrate on my work.

Conversation

Did you hear that guy in class today?

Yeah, he really sounded like a droner with all his long explanations.

I know, right? It felt like he just kept going on and on.

Exactly! Sometimes, it's better to get to the point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Droner → The word 'droner' is derived from 'drone' (from Middle English 'dron', meaning a male bee or a lazy person) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who performs an action). A droner is a person who operates a drone or, informally, someone who drones on in conversation.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'drone' as a buzzing device or a lazy bee, and remember that '-er' indicates a person. So, a droner is someone who operates a drone or someone who drones on.

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