noisier; noisiest
Synonyms of noisynext
1
: making noise
noisy trucks and buses
2
: full of or characterized by noise or clamor
a noisy office
a noisy scene
3
: noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous
a noisy sweater
noisily adverb
noisiness noun

Examples of noisy in a Sentence

The playground was filled with noisy children. His lawnmower is very noisy.
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The hard part is not building a record-setting sensor in a quiet lab, but rather making a device that works on a noisy bridge, near traffic, weather, steel and electrical interference. Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Expect to spy herds of elephants or noisy hippos wading in the river just a few feet away. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The hard part is not building a record-setting sensor in a quiet lab, but rather making a device that works on a noisy bridge, near traffic, weather, steel and electrical interference. Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026 Some individuals struggle most with concentration and memory, while others find unpredictable schedules, noisy environments, or workplace stress more difficult to manage. Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for noisy

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of noisy was in 1675

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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noisy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

noisy

adjective
noisier; noisiest
1
: making noise
2
: full of or characterized by noise
a noisy street
noisily adverb
noisiness noun

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