noise
|noise|
B1
/nɔɪz/
unpleasant sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'noise' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'noise,' where it meant 'quarrel or dispute.'
Historical Evolution
'noise' changed from the Old French word 'noise' and eventually became the modern English word 'noise.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'quarrel or dispute,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.
The noise from the construction site was unbearable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35