noise

noun

ˈnȯiz How to pronounce noise (audio)
Definition of noisenext
1
as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible

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2
as in howl
a violent shouting keep the noise down, you kids!

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3
as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it

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Recent Examples of noise When the first trailer came out, there was a lot of noise – some good, some bad. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 But with this noise, part of an overhaul process to turn UMKC into a basketball school, the ruckus is a sign of progress. — Pj Green october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Similarly, Jonathan Franzen writes in dark room with earplugs and noise cancelling headphones blasting pink noise (a deeper, more balanced version of white noise). — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber provides exceptional grip, though throws-up plenty of road noise. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
  1. roar
  2. howl
  3. rumor
  4. rattle
  5. chatter
  6. commotion
Noun
  • The highlight of the play during a montage that was shown on the overhead videoboard set off some of the loudest roars of the night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Gators’ front let out its strongest roar in the fourth quarter with a fourth-and-1 stop that led to a rushing touchdown by Baugh, cementing a 27-17 lead.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • When the sun goes down, the wind picks up in central New Mexico, whipping through arid canyons with a ghostly howl that for centuries, locals have likened to the wails of the folkloric ghost La Llorona.
    — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The second slide was a video (without sound) of the couple’s first kiss, which King prefaced with what looked like a howl of joy, followed by a series of passionate kisses and an arms-in-the-air yelp from the groom.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of howl
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  • While rumors in Haiti persist that the men may have been beheaded by the gangs, Bukele described them as being taken hostage.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In the downtown community, there had been rumors of a reopening over the years, but that seemed less likely as time went on.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • His favorite technique was to take a fold-up chair in the woods, get in a blowdown, rattle antlers during the rut, and wait for a trophy buck to come along.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her first hit item was a baby rattle shaped like a chicken drumstick that was sold wrapped in cellophane, much like a meat-counter purchase.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rattle
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  • After maybe 10,000 individual motes of noise that chatter like mouse clicks, the song ends with a slow, jangly fadeout.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Schulman added that SpaceX’s mobile carrier strategy is already apparent, citing industry chatter.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • In the commotion, she was briefly separated from her 85-year-old mother, who lives with her.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That allowed passengers to hear the commotion and discover what was happening.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of commotion

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