nounπShareA male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen bee."The hive's drones are important for ensuring the queen can lay eggs. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who does not work; a lazy person, an idler."The drones in the office never seem to get any work done. "personcharacterjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who performs menial or tedious work."In the office, the interns often felt like drones, photocopying documents and filing papers all day. "jobpersonworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA remotely controlled aircraft, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)."One team member launched a camera drone over the Third Pole."technologyvehiclemilitaryelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low-pitched hum or buzz."The drones of the air conditioning made it hard to concentrate in class. "soundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the fixed-pitch pipes on a bagpipe."The bagpiper adjusted the drones on his instrument to ensure they were in tune before starting the performance. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA genre of music that uses repeated lengthy droning sounds."The band's new album features long, hypnotic drones created with synthesizers. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA humming or deep murmuring sound."The drones from the beehive were a low, constant hum in the summer air. "soundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
