Word
blaring
Phoneticsblar·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫɛɹɪŋ/
UK/blˈeəɹɪŋ/
Definition
n. a loud, unpleasant sound that is easy to hear. You use this to describe music or noise that is too loud for a quiet place.
n. a loud, harsh, or unpleasant sound. Often used to describe music or noise that is amplified to an excessive volume.
Examples
“The loud blaring of the car horns is annoying.”
“The constant blaring of the radio made it impossible for the students to concentrate on their work.”
“The sudden blaring of the emergency sirens cut through the quiet of the evening, signaling a serious incident in the city center.”
Examples
simple
“The loud blaring of the car horns is annoying.”
contextual
“The constant blaring of the radio made it impossible for the students to concentrate on their work.”
complex
“The sudden blaring of the emergency sirens cut through the quiet of the evening, signaling a serious incident in the city center.”
Real-World Examples
“He stared at La Furia Roja as they made a blaring entrance on the north side of the stadium.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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