noisemaker

noun

noise·​mak·​er ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce noisemaker (audio)
: one that makes noise
especially : a device (such as a horn or rattle) used to make noise at parties
noisemaking noun or adjective

Examples of noisemaker in a Sentence

All the guests had noisemakers and party hats.
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The soundtrack showcased a truly eclectic Clinton-era collection of bands: Kula Shaker, The Offspring, Southern Culture on the Skids, Soul Asylum, Hooverphonic, and some young noisemakers called Korn. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025 At one point a new and most effective noisemaker was pressed into service. Don Delillo, Harpers Magazine, 5 May 2025 The venue also prohibits backpacks, professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, noisemakers, weapons, aerosol cans, cigarettes, vapes, and lighters. Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025 Group member Bob Evans, who is president of the La Jolla Parks & Beaches board, noted that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a list of legal deterrence options that could be used, including barriers, lights, sprinklers and noisemakers. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for noisemaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noisemaker was in the 14th century

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noisemaker

noun
noise·​mak·​er ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce noisemaker (audio)
: one that makes noise
especially : a device used to make noise at parties

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