noisier; noisiest
1
: making noise
noisy trucks and buses
2
: full of or characterized by noise or clamor
a noisy office
a noisy scene
3
: noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous
a noisy sweater
noisily adverb
noisiness noun

Examples of noisy in a Sentence

The playground was filled with noisy children. His lawnmower is very noisy.
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America’s fastest-growing sport is also widely considered to be one of its noisiest, and the constant pops of plastic pickleballs smacking against paddles have proven to be too much to bear for many residents of dwellings close proximity to pickleball courts. Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025 Because when the world gets noisy, leadership gets real. Reid Rasner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 This can be especially helpful for people who are light sleepers or live in noisy households or areas. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 What was once a marker of distinction is now a crowded, noisy, and often disappointing experience. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for noisy

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of noisy was in 1675

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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noisy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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noisy

adjective
noisier; noisiest
1
: making noise
2
: full of or characterized by noise
a noisy street
noisily adverb
noisiness noun

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