American English pronunciation
How to pronounce noises
IPA transcription: ['nɔɪzɪz]
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Noun
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sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
“he enjoyed the street noises”
“they heard indistinct noises of people talking”
“during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels”
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the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
“modern music is just noise to me”
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electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
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a loud outcry of protest or complaint
“the announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise”
“whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could”
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incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks
“all the noise in his speech concealed the fact that he didn't have anything to say”
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the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
Verb
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emit a noise
Usage examples
- Little children can make the loudest noises.
- Little children can make the loudest noises.
- "Tirante" heard an explosion, "breaking-up noises," and even screams.
- They protect their territories by making chirping noises and signs of aggressiveness.
- These noises are often referred to as static.
- Examples include extreme heat or cold, bitter flavors, electric shocks, loud noises and pain.
- The noises produced by this burning combination were interpreted as a beneficial omen.
- "Bird Noises" also boasted the anomalous, but delightful Shadows-like instrumental 'Wedding Cake Island'".
- Suddenly, she hears noises in her closet and thinks someone might be inside.
- Bart and Lisa begin to hear strange noises coming from the attic.