Drone
Pronunciation: /ˈdroʊn/
Drone (noun)
- a small aircraft controlled by remote or computer, often used for photography or delivery.
- a male bee that does not collect nectar and whose main role is to mate with the queen.
- a low, continuous noise that goes on for a long time, like a hum or buzz.
Examples
- The drone captured stunning aerial footage.
- Farmers use drones to monitor crops.
Common collocations: operate a drone, drone technology, drone footage, drone bee, drone population
Drone (verb)
- to talk in a dull, monotonous way that makes people lose interest.
Examples
- He droned on about the weather.
- The teacher droned through the lesson.