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noun

ˈdin How to pronounce din (audio)
Definition of dinnext
as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound there's always a great din from the cafeteria during lunch

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verb

as in to repeat
to say or state again safety lessons dinned into us over and over

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Recent Examples of din
Noun
The vast majority of the 18,064 rendered her play-calls and complaints indiscernible with their unceasing din. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 The clang of the metal echoed off of the stands yet Hafley appeared unfazed at the din. — Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Their nonstop blathering didn’t quite drown out the performances, although a number of presenters and winners struggled to be heard over the din. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026 They are accompanied by the din of grinding beans, loud talk among old friends, strollers wheeling in and out, and that familiar coffee-house refrain of ceramic cups sliding on saucers. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for din
Recent Examples of Synonyms for din
  1. noise
  2. repeat
  3. roar
  4. rattle
  5. chatter
Noun
  • There have also been noises more recently about Norway’s Orjan Nyland, another free agent following the expiration of his contract with Sevilla.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • If the prospect of lines, crowds, and excessive noise is deterring you from a vacation this summer, then the area around Shippea Hill is the ultimate antidote.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
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Verb
  • Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The new Fed leader repeated many of the themes from his first news conference last month, after officials voted to hold their benchmark lending rate steady for the fourth consecutive meeting.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • Lamine Yamal’s young brother earned a roar from the crowd when he was shown on the big screen with his parents.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • All this in a large, transparent cube, its sliding door almost, but not quite, dimming the roar of the crowd outside.
    — Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • Leadership disruptions can distract management, rattle employees, concern investors, and create reputational challenges for organizations.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The slightest details, or the smallest bits of structure, are what stick out—what can feel like an amorphous ooze of nothingness suddenly snaps into place thanks to a rhythmic rattle or jagged vocal sample.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
Definition of rattle
Noun
  • Yet there had been chatter than the show, from New Regency and Chernin Entertainment, may not continue.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • An idealist could view the competing chatter as throat-clearing typical of a high-stakes labor negotiation.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026
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