American English
/nɔɪz/
One syllable.
A sound that is loud, unpleasant, or unwanted.
Practice out loudA sound that is loud, unpleasant, or unwanted.
The noise from the street kept me awake.
Please turn down the TV; the noise is bothering me.
Noise often suggests a sound that is unwanted or unclear. Use sound for a neutral sound.
loud noise · background noise · traffic noise · noise level
noise from + noun
turn down + the noise
A sound made by a person or thing, especially one that is unusual or difficult to identify.
I heard a strange noise in the garage.
The baby made a soft noise.
Use noise without a or an for sound in general; use a noise for one particular sound.
strange noise · funny noise · clicking noise
hear + a noise
make + a noise
to produce sound, especially loud or unwanted sound
The children were making noise in the hallway.
harmful or annoying noise in an environment
Noise pollution is a serious problem near the airport.
a steady sound used to cover other sounds or help someone sleep
I use white noise to help me sleep.