noise
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
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
Please don't make so much noise in the library.
basic
There's so much noise online that it's hard to know what's true.
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