Noise
Noun
UK
/nɔɪz/
US
/nɔɪz/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Any loud, disturbing, or unwanted sound.
Example
"The noise from the street kept me awake last night."
"Construction noise outside the building made it hard for everyone in the office to focus on their work."
"He turned down the volume because the noise from the phone was disturbing the baby’s sleep."
Explanation
Noise is any sound that can be loud, disturbing, or unwanted. It can come from traffic, machines, people talking loudly, or even nature, like thunder. Some noise is good, like children’s playful laughter, but most of the time, people use noise to describe sounds that make it hard to concentrate, sleep, or relax. Noise can affect your mood or health if it is very loud or constant. It’s also used in technology to describe unwanted sounds in photos or audio recordings.