noises

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 tranquility

STRONG

harmony order

Example Sentences

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A Los Angeles firefighter testified that he saw flashes of light and heard loud noises that sounded like fireworks in the area around midnight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester for the past nine years, until recently, has been making noises for a while about wanting to take over leadership of the Labour Party.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

Neighbours became aware of noises in the street at about 01:00.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

In an actual courtroom, court reporters record nonverbal cues like gestures and transcribe through distracting courtroom noises like coughs or door slams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“But so far nothing too creepy has happened. I mean, it’s awfully dark outside at night. No weird noises, though, aside from creaking, popping, and pipe gurgle.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows