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

Until recently, Liu was a noisy member of the Chinese intelligentsia, with little influence in politics. —Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026

Since last June, Books & Books in Coral Gables has opened its doors — one Wednesday per month — to those looking for a brief refuge from an often noisy, digital world. —Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026

Elon Musk’s new AI data center has turned a formerly quiet Mississippi town into a noisy nightmare. —Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026

Following a noisy takeover battle, WBD terminated that agreement last week and is now selling itself to David Ellison’s Paramount. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026

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