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noises

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈnɔɪzɪz// UK //nˈɔɪzɪz// nois·es

n. sounds that are often loud, unpleasant, or unexpected. You use this word when you hear several different sounds at once.

n. audible sounds, particularly those that are loud, confused, or lacking in musical quality. Refers to multiple distinct acoustic events or a general state of clamour.


SIMPLE

The old house makes strange noises at night.

CONTEXTUAL

The mechanic listened carefully to the engine to identify the source of the grinding noises.

COMPLEX

The city's nocturnal noises—the distant hum of traffic and the occasional siren—formed a constant backdrop to his thoughts as he worked late into the evening.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'noise'; used when referring to specific, individual sounds rather than a general volume of sound.

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