noisy

adjective

ˈnȯi-zē 

noisier; noisiest

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

ˈnȯi-zə-lē 

adverb

noisiness

ˈnȯi-zē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of noisy

• discordant
• booming
• blatant
• dinning
• dissonant
• rackety
• cacophonous

Examples of noisy in a Sentence

The playground was filled with noisy children.

His lawnmower is very noisy.

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s geared towards people under the age of 45, seeking actionable financial guidance amid a noisy world, without jargon or judgment. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The guest rooms felt dated, the vintage plumbing was temperamental, and the noisy window air-conditioning units distracted from the historic charm. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

noisy

adjective

ˈnȯi-zē 

noisier; noisiest

1

: making noise

2

: full of or characterized by noise

a noisy street

noisily

-zə-lē 

adverb

noisiness

-zē-nəs 

noun