Noise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈnȯiz/

Meaning & Definition of Noise

Noise (noun)

  1. sound; especially, one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud
  2. any sound that is undesired or interferes with one's hearing of something
  3. loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

Noise (verb)

  1. to talk much or loudly
  2. to make a noise
  3. to spread by rumor or report —usually used with about or abroad

Noise (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound

    "the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible"

    similar: babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, bruit (archaic), cacophony, chatter, clamor, clangor, decibel(s), din, discordance, katzenjammer, racket, rattle, roar
    related: discord, dissonance, commotion, furor, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly-burly, rumpus, tumult, uproar, clatter, jangle, bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash
    opposite: quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness
    near: calm, hush, lull, quietude, serenity, tranquility

  2. a violent shouting

    "keep the noise down, you kids!"

    similar: clamor, howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation
    related: clangor, din, jangle, racket, cri de coeur, outburst, protest
    near: mumble, mumbling, murmur, murmuring, rumble, rumbling

  3. 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"

    similar: buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word
    related: tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, disinformation, propaganda, urban legend, dirt, scandal

Related Entry: Noise (about or abroad) (verb)

Noise (about or abroad) is a different word from Noise. The synonyms below are for noise (about or abroad), not for noise.

  1. to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

    "for weeks afterwards, staffers noised about the department head's sudden, unexplained departure"

    similar: bruit (about), circulate, rumor, whisper
    related: bandy (about), blab, dish, gossip, tattle, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), report, reveal, spill, tell, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, blaze, broadcast, proclaim, promulgate, propagate, publicize, spread

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Noise

The most common words with a similar meaning to Noise:

Archaic: bruit
babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, cacophony, chatter, clamor, clangor, decibel(s), din, discordance, katzenjammer, racket, rattle, roar, howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, outcry, tumult, uproar, vociferation, buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Noise

Words with the opposite meaning of Noise:

quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness

Related Words for Noise

discord, dissonance, commotion, furor, hurly-burly, rumpus, clatter, jangle, bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash, cri de coeur, outburst, protest, tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, disinformation, propaganda, urban legend, dirt, scandal

Near Antonyms of Noise

calm, hush, lull, quietude, serenity, tranquility, mumble, mumbling, murmur, murmuring, rumble, rumbling

Word Forms of Noise

Inflections: noises, noised, noising

Derived words: noiseless (adjective), noiselessly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Noise

Middle English, from Anglo-French, disturbance, noise, from Latin nausea nausea

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Noise

Words & Phrases Containing Noise

noise pollution, anti-noise, cosmic noise, pink noise, white noise, background noise, big noise

Frequently Asked Questions about Noise

What does "Noise" mean?

"Noise" means sound; especially, one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: sound; especially, one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Noise"?

Other words for "Noise" include babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, bruit, cacophony and chatter. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Noise" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Noise"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Noise". Common alternatives include babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, bruit, cacophony, chatter, clamor and clangor.

What is the opposite of "Noise"?

Antonyms of "Noise" include quiet, silence, silentness, still and stillness. Near antonyms include calm, hush, lull and quietude.

How do you use "Noise" in a sentence?

Examples of "Noise" in a sentence: "the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible"; "keep the noise down, you kids!"; "there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it".

Is "Noise" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Noise" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Noise" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Noise" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Noise"?

"Noise" is pronounced /ˈnȯiz/.