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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For example, secondary insomnia can develop due to issues such as chronic pain, a noisy environment, or stress about finances. Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025 In a noisy job market, your personal brand, digital presence, and network are critical assets. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The earnings report came amid a noisy period for the tech sector, and for Alphabet in particular. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025 The entire process also needs sophisticated algorithms to filter out noise and then match the sensor data, often noisy itself, to the map. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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