noise

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a specific sound that you can hear.

n. any audible sound, regardless of its quality or desirability.

“I heard a strange noise coming from the basement last night.”

“The mechanic listened closely for any unusual noises that might indicate a failure in the engine's cooling system.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Technology Technical

n. random information or static that makes a signal, like a photo or radio, less clear.

n. random fluctuations or unwanted data that obscure the clarity of a signal or information set.

“There was too much noise on the phone line to hear what he was saying.”

“The astronomer used a specialized filter to remove electronic noise from the digital images of the distant galaxy.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Informal

n. talk or comments that show what people are thinking or feeling.

n. informal speech or public comments that suggest a particular attitude, opinion, or rumor.

Español:rumor

“The company is making positive noises about hiring more staff next year.”

“Despite the official denial, there are persistent noises from within the ministry suggesting a major policy shift is imminent.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Music Technical

n. a style of music that uses loud, non-musical sounds like static or machines.

n. a genre of experimental music that prioritizes dissonance and non-traditional sound sources over melody and rhythm.

“He enjoys listening to noise and avant-garde jazz in his free time.”

“The festival featured several noise artists who utilized industrial machinery and feedback loops to create an immersive wall of sound.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary · Archaic

v. to spread news or rumors about something.

v. to spread a report or rumor extensively; most common in the passive construction 'noised abroad'.

“It was soon noised abroad that the king had fallen ill.”

“The news of the discovery was noised abroad long before the official scientific paper could be published.”