bang
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbæŋ// UK //bˈæŋ// bang
n. a sudden, loud noise like an explosion or a heavy object hitting the floor. You might hear a bang if you drop a large book or if a firework goes off.
n. a sudden loud, sharp noise. Often used to describe the sound of an impact, an explosion, or a firearm discharge.
The door closed with a loud bang.
We were startled by a sudden bang coming from the kitchen where a shelf had collapsed.
The engine emitted a series of rhythmic bangs before finally stalling in the middle of the intersection, leaving the driver stranded in heavy traffic.
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'make' or 'go'.