noise

[noiz] / nɔɪz /

NOUN

sound that is loud or not harmonious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast buzz cacophony clamor commotion crash cry explosion roar turbulence

STRONG

babble babel bang bedlam bellow bewailing blare boisterousness boom caterwauling clang clatter detonation din discord disquiet disquietude drumming eruption fanfare fireworks fracas fuss hoo-ha hubbub hullabaloo jangle lamentation outcry pandemonium peal racket ring row shot shouting squawk stridency talk thud tumult uproar yelling yelp

WEAK

sonance uproariousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness peace quiet silence stillness

STRONG

harmony

Example Sentences

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"Sixty seconds carved out from the noise of daily life, dedicated to 15 Australians who should be with us today," prime minister Albanese told reporters Saturday.

From BBC

The market has been caught in a seemingly endless loop of short-term noise.

From Barron's

The versions narrated by Mr. Dale and Mr. Fry are best for car journeys, because with fewer aural elements they’ll be easier to hear over the noises of the road.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Brain tissue already glows faintly on its own when hit by external light, creating background noise," Shaner said.

From Science Daily

noise

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