noise — a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɔɪz/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke noise made me want to move to Antarctica.
- The noise level in the library was surprisingly high during exam week.
- She couldn't sleep because of the noise from her roommate's midnight snack preparations.
noise
NOUN[/nɔɪz/]
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old French 'noise', which initially meant 'nausea' or 'displeasure'. Through semantic shift, the term gradually evolved to denote 'disagreeable or jarring sound', reflecting the unpleasant nature of both the original and derived meanings.
Breakdown
Old French 'noise' (nausea, displeasure) → Middle English 'noise' (unpleasant sound). The semantic evolution reflects a metaphorical extension from physical discomfort to auditory annoyance.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke noise made me want to move to Antarctica.”
“The noise level in the library was surprisingly high during exam week.”
“She couldn't sleep because of the noise from her roommate's midnight snack preparations.”
“The city installed noise barriers along the highway.”
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