Word
din
US/ˈdɪn/
UK/dˈɪn/
Definitions
01loud noise
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a loud, annoying, and continuous noise that lasts for a long time.
n. a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise, often characterized by a lack of harmony or clarity.
“The din from the construction site across the street made it impossible to sleep.”
“The constant din of the factory floor required all workers to wear heavy-duty ear protection throughout their shifts.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the' followed by 'of'.
02to repeat constantly
C2 · Proficiency Literary
v. to tell someone something over and over again so they do not forget it.
v. to instill something into someone by constant and persistent repetition.
“The importance of safety was dinned into us every single morning.”
“The lessons of the previous generation were dinned into the students until they could recite the principles from memory.”
Usage
Usually follows the pattern 'din something into someone'.
Teaching tip
This sense is quite rare and literary; learners will mostly encounter the noun form in modern speech.
Etymology
Borrowed from German DIN.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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