Noise

Pronunciation: /nɔɪz/

Definitions of noise

noun a sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or disturbing

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like loud noises.

A2 The noise from the construction site was bothersome.

B1 The noise pollution in the city is a growing concern.

B2 The white noise machine helped me sleep better.

C1 The noise of the crowd faded away as the performer took the stage.

C2 The noise cancellation feature on these headphones is amazing.

Examples of noise in a Sentence

formal The noise level in the laboratory must be kept to a minimum to ensure accurate results.

informal I can't concentrate with all this noise going on around me.

slang The party was lit, the noise was off the charts!

figurative Her mind was a jumble of noise, making it hard to focus on anything else.

Grammatical Forms of noise

• past tense: noised
• plural: noises
• comparative: noisier
• superlative: noisiest
• present tense: noise
• future tense: will noise
• perfect tense: have noised
• continuous tense: am noising
• singular: noise
• positive degree: noisy
• infinitive: to noise
• gerund: noising
• participle: noised

Origin and Evolution of noise

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'noise' originated from the Middle English word 'noys' which came from the Old French word 'noise' meaning quarrel or dispute.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'noise' evolved to refer to any loud, unpleasant, or disruptive sound, expanding beyond its original connotation of a quarrel or dispute.