What does DRONE mean?

Drone

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A drone is a male bee or a remote-controlled aircraft without a human pilot aboard. As a verb, it means to make a continuous low humming sound or to fly a drone aircraft.

Pronunciations: US: /droʊn/; UK: /drəʊn/

Origin and Usage: The word "drone" originated from the Old English word "drān," meaning "male bee." The usage of the word has evolved to include the remote-controlled aircraft in the 21st century. The word has been in use since the 16th century.

Synonyms: Noun: male bee, worker bee, remote-controlled aircraft, UAV, unmanned aerial vehicle. Verb: hum, buzz, murmur.

Related Words: crone, prone, trone, trona, krone.

Example Sentences:

• The drone flew over the field, capturing aerial footage of the crops.
• The sound of the drone was so loud that it was difficult to concentrate.
• The drone bee does not have a stinger and does not collect pollen.
• She was annoyed by the constant drone of the lawnmower next door.