as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the burr of a distant engine
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the pitch burred past the batter's ear
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Recent Examples of burr
Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Their kettle and burr grinder are both permanent fixtures on my kitchen countertop.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The cabinet’s polished burr walnut and stained glass design are inspired by the original art-deco interiors of Gleneagles and the vintage elegance of early train carriages.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Never wash the burr of your coffee grinder in water.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
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Noun
The Barista Touch model has an internal burr grinder, drink selection via a touchscreen interface, and not to mention an automatic milk frother.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Their kettle and burr grinder are both permanent fixtures on my kitchen countertop.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The cabinet’s polished burr walnut and stained glass design are inspired by the original art-deco interiors of Gleneagles and the vintage elegance of early train carriages.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Never wash the burr of your coffee grinder in water.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for burr
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Verb
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So, the economy is humming, and the Fed finally admits it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps this staging area includes the steampunk-ish hell-basement filled with ominously crackling and humming electrical equipment that sucks Cooper through a portal (sans shoes, like a religious pilgrim entering a house of worship) and reincarnates him on the floor of Dougie’s secret other place.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Over a plate of fries, Alaska spoke in her signature bass purr about the meaning of family and the merits of drag.—
Lanna Apisukh,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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While Altadena, which has a large Latino population, was burning, social media started buzzing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was nearby conducting a raid, Salas said.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Only male cicadas sing or make that buzzing noise they’re known for.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And nature sounds, like birdsong and wind rustle, were added.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze, the soft curl of steam rising from hot natural springs, the golden glow of the sun slipping into Ago Bay all combine to create a meditative bliss.—
Scott Campbell,
theweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The three-minute black-and-white clip shows the couple kissing and cuddling in bed, kissing and cuddling on a countertop, zipping around via boat, and hanging out in a very enviable jacuzzi.—
Stacey Leasca,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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Then Hincapie saw red for tangling with Simeone’s son Giuliano (who, just like his dad in the old days), did some expert meddling, including getting in a scrape with Granit Xhaka and theatrically zipping his own lips shut when the referee had words).—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The pair spent the evening cozied up at their table, whispering and sharing several kisses throughout the night.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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That is generally French for saying that yes, a dog can whisper.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burr. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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