Noise Meaning in English
word
/ˈnɔɪz/
noyz
/nˈɔɪz/
noyz
Definition
A sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or unwanted. It can also mean general sound activity, not necessarily music or speech.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: 'too much noise', not usually 'a noise' unless you mean one particular sound. Common collocations: 'make noise', 'hear a noise', 'traffic noise', 'background noise'. 'Sound' is neutral; 'noise' often suggests annoyance or interference.
Spanish: ruidoPortuguese (BR): barulho - ruídoPortuguese (PT): barulho - ruídoChinese (Simplified): 噪音 - 声音（吵闹的）Chinese (Traditional): 噪音 - 聲音（吵鬧的）Hindi: शोर - आवाज़ (परेशान करने वाली)Arabic: ضوضاء - صوت مزعجBengali: শব্দ - গোলমালRussian: шумJapanese: 騒音 - ノイズVietnamese: tiếng ồnKorean: 소음Turkish: gürültüUrdu: شور - آواز (ناخوشگوار صوت)Indonesian: kebisingan
Example Sentences
The noise from the street kept me awake.
basic
Please don't make so much noise in the library.
basic
I heard a strange noise outside the window.
basic
Sorry about the noise—the neighbors are having a party.
natural
Once I put on my headphones, the background noise faded away.
natural
There's so much noise online that it's hard to know what's true.
natural