plural noun
Loud, unpleasant, or unwanted sounds.
The loud noises from the street kept me awake.
Construction noises disturbed the neighbors.
American English
How to pronounce noises
nounA2Common word
NOYzihz
/ˈnɔɪ.zɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of noise
Loud, unpleasant, or unwanted sounds.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Sounds made by people or things, especially sounds that are unusual or difficult to identify.
I heard strange noises coming from the basement.
The animals made noises in the forest.
Useful expressions
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.