Noise
noun
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.
She made a noise to attract his attention.
Often appears as...
- make a noise
- noise pollution
verb
To make a lot of noise and disturbance.
Stop noising around, I'm trying to study.
Often appears as...
- noising around
- noising about
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Informal
noun
Unwanted or random disturbances in an electrical signal or data in processing.
Reducing background noise is crucial for better data interpretation.
Often appears as...
- background noise
- noise reduction
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Technical
noun
Excessive information that confuses or distracts attention from important details.
There's so much noise in the financial market, it's hard to predict trends.
Often appears as...
- market noise
- noise trader
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Technical
noun
Frequent or public discussion, news, or gossip.
There has been a lot of noise about the new movie release.
Often appears as...
- make noise
- fuss noise
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Colloquial
noun
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.
She made a noise to attract his attention.
Often appears as...
- make a noise
- noise pollution
verb
To make a lot of noise and disturbance.
Stop noising around, I'm trying to study.
Often appears as...
- noising around
- noising about
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Unwanted or random disturbances in an electrical signal or data in processing.
Reducing background noise is crucial for better data interpretation.
Often appears as...
- background noise
- noise reduction
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Excessive information that confuses or distracts attention from important details.
There's so much noise in the financial market, it's hard to predict trends.
Often appears as...
- market noise
- noise trader
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Frequent or public discussion, news, or gossip.
There has been a lot of noise about the new movie release.
Often appears as...
- make noise
- fuss noise
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies annoyance or disruption, not just any loud sound.
The construction noise next door is unbearable.
Pro Tip 2/3Causes Disturbance
'Noise' can mean an unwanted sound that interrupts what you're doing.
I can’t focus with all this noise.
Pro Tip 3/3Signaling Presence
Can indicate the presence of someone or something nearby.
Did you hear that noise upstairs?
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies annoyance or disruption, not just any loud sound.
The construction noise next door is unbearable.
Pro Tip 2/3Causes Disturbance
'Noise' can mean an unwanted sound that interrupts what you're doing.
I can’t focus with all this noise.
Pro Tip 3/3Signaling Presence
Can indicate the presence of someone or something nearby.
Did you hear that noise upstairs?
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies annoyance or disruption, not just any loud sound.
The construction noise next door is unbearable.
Pro Tip 2/3Causes Disturbance
'Noise' can mean an unwanted sound that interrupts what you're doing.
I can’t focus with all this noise.
Pro Tip 3/3Signaling Presence
Can indicate the presence of someone or something nearby.
Did you hear that noise upstairs?
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Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Chuffing is reassuring. So, they're chuffing at her. They're chuffing at each other. So, it's a reassuring type of noise, but it's also a way of greeting. So, she speaks your language, not like Ruby. Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way.
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The sonic boom problem -...
with a thunder-like noise known as a sonic boom, which can cause distress to people and animals below or even damage buildings. For this reason, scientists around the world have been looking at sonic booms, trying to predict their path in the atmosphere,
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If superpowers were...
your wallet and keys floating around. Drivers and people on the street can't see you either, therefore they can and will run into you at some point. Oh, and you better not wear any perfume or make any noise breathing, otherwise they'll know you're there.
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Police Confirmed UFO...
very bright light up there like a very bright store and then I said well that's moving and I just stood there and watch it as what I was doing it never just coming down out of the sky real slow and no noise just quiet and I couldn't see
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
chuffing at her they're chuffing at each other so it's a reassuring type of noise but it's also a way of greeting saying that she speaks your language not like ruby tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way
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How to deal with...
bohemian world she loved entertaining and there would be raucous parties on weeknights I would be in my bed trying to go to sleep and I would be woken up with drunken laughter and noise outside the bedroom and
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Filming The World's...
hear that deep lovely noise and partly you feel it and going through your body the the dad does all the parental care which is maybe quite surprising to some people and what i wanted to show with that was
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The best kindergarten...
It's a natural process. And secondly, we consider noise very important. You know that children sleep better in noise. They don't sleep in a quiet space. And in this kindergarten,
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
makes this noise when another cat blocks his way but the story of cat communication is a lot more surprising than this there's one noise we've hardly heard it rarely
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Why Do Cats Miaow? PIPE...
There's one noise we've hardly heard. It rarely happens when the cats are out with each other. Hello. To understand what's going on Do you want some dinner?
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Chuffing is reassuring. So, they're chuffing at her. They're chuffing at each other. So, it's a reassuring type of noise, but it's also a way of greeting. So, she speaks your language, not like Ruby. Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way.
Video examples
The sonic boom problem -...
with a thunder-like noise known as a sonic boom, which can cause distress to people and animals below or even damage buildings. For this reason, scientists around the world have been looking at sonic booms, trying to predict their path in the atmosphere,
Video examples
If superpowers were...
your wallet and keys floating around. Drivers and people on the street can't see you either, therefore they can and will run into you at some point. Oh, and you better not wear any perfume or make any noise breathing, otherwise they'll know you're there.
Video examples
Police Confirmed UFO...
very bright light up there like a very bright store and then I said well that's moving and I just stood there and watch it as what I was doing it never just coming down out of the sky real slow and no noise just quiet and I couldn't see
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
chuffing at her they're chuffing at each other so it's a reassuring type of noise but it's also a way of greeting saying that she speaks your language not like ruby tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way
Video examples
How to deal with...
bohemian world she loved entertaining and there would be raucous parties on weeknights I would be in my bed trying to go to sleep and I would be woken up with drunken laughter and noise outside the bedroom and
Video examples
Filming The World's...
hear that deep lovely noise and partly you feel it and going through your body the the dad does all the parental care which is maybe quite surprising to some people and what i wanted to show with that was
Video examples
The best kindergarten...
It's a natural process. And secondly, we consider noise very important. You know that children sleep better in noise. They don't sleep in a quiet space. And in this kindergarten,
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
makes this noise when another cat blocks his way but the story of cat communication is a lot more surprising than this there's one noise we've hardly heard it rarely
Video examples
Why Do Cats Miaow? PIPE...
There's one noise we've hardly heard. It rarely happens when the cats are out with each other. Hello. To understand what's going on Do you want some dinner?
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Quote examples
Gal Gadot
Israeli Actress
For me, being an actress, my responsibility is not to pay attention to all the noise around me and to pay attention to the script and the director and protect the character and try to tell her story the best I can.
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Paulie Malignaggi
American Athlete
As long as the crowd make noise, I will be in my element, whether it is booing or cheering. The main thing is I get a reaction of some kind.
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Jordyn Woods
American Model
I feel like you'll be most successful in life if you just try to block the noise, sometimes the hate can be louder than the love.
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Scott Eastwood
American Actor
You can only do what you can do in this world. If you start thinking of all the white noise out there, I think you'll go crazy.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
Words are more powerful than some noises. Noises won't last long. Lyrics are so important, and people don't realise that.
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Joseph Pulitzer
American Publisher
I really think one of the most extraordinary things in the world is the amount of noise a child can make.
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Ncuti Gatwa
If I can encourage people to stand up and take space and make noise, then I'm very happy to do so.
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Ronald Knox
English Theologian
A baby is a loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.
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Lou Reed
American Musician
Sound is more than just noise. Ordered sound is music. My life is music.
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Jerome K. Jerome
English Author
A loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.
Quote examples
Gal Gadot
Israeli Actress
For me, being an actress, my responsibility is not to pay attention to all the noise around me and to pay attention to the script and the director and protect the character and try to tell her story the best I can.
Quote examples
Paulie Malignaggi
American Athlete
As long as the crowd make noise, I will be in my element, whether it is booing or cheering. The main thing is I get a reaction of some kind.
Quote examples
Jordyn Woods
American Model
I feel like you'll be most successful in life if you just try to block the noise, sometimes the hate can be louder than the love.
Quote examples
Scott Eastwood
American Actor
You can only do what you can do in this world. If you start thinking of all the white noise out there, I think you'll go crazy.
Quote examples
Billie Eilish
American Singer
Words are more powerful than some noises. Noises won't last long. Lyrics are so important, and people don't realise that.
Quote examples
Joseph Pulitzer
American Publisher
I really think one of the most extraordinary things in the world is the amount of noise a child can make.
Quote examples
Ncuti Gatwa
If I can encourage people to stand up and take space and make noise, then I'm very happy to do so.
Quote examples
Ronald Knox
English Theologian
A baby is a loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.
Quote examples
Lou Reed
American Musician
Sound is more than just noise. Ordered sound is music. My life is music.
Quote examples
Jerome K. Jerome
English Author
A loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.
Example 1 of 10
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