Simple Definition of cacophony

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cacophony

noun

: unpleasant loud sounds
The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets.
usually + of
a cacophony of voices

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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cacophony. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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