Word
hummer
Phoneticshum·mer, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhəmɝ/
UK/hˈʌmɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a very large, heavy, and powerful military vehicle. It is famous for being able to drive over rough ground and survive explosions.
n. a large, heavily armored, and high-clearance military vehicle designed for off-road mobility and combat. Often used as a metonym for the General Motors HMMWV (Humvee).
Examples
“The soldiers drove their hummers across the desert.”
“The convoy of hummers moved slowly through the narrow mountain pass to avoid hitting the rocks.”
“While the original hummer was designed for battlefield logistics, its rugged frame and high ground clearance have made it a popular choice for extreme off-road enthusiasts and private security firms.”
Examples
simple
“The soldiers drove their hummers across the desert.”
contextual
“The convoy of hummers moved slowly through the narrow mountain pass to avoid hitting the rocks.”
complex
“While the original hummer was designed for battlefield logistics, its rugged frame and high ground clearance have made it a popular choice for extreme off-road enthusiasts and private security firms.”
Etymology
From hum + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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