noisemaker

noun

noise·​mak·​er ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce noisemaker (audio)
: one that makes noise
especially : a device (such as a horn or rattle) used to make noise at parties
noisemaking noun or adjective

Examples of noisemaker in a Sentence

All the guests had noisemakers and party hats.
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With car horns, air horns, wooden ratchet noisemakers and hundreds of voices in unison, protesters expressed their boisterous opposition on Sunday afternoon to the deportations of the second Trump administration. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025 Other activities will include a beach ball dance bash, face painting and the opportunity to make noisemakers in the Be a Maker space. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024 Celebrating a new year means more than noisemakers and champagne to some metro Detroit moms. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2025 Activities include a countdown, balloon drop, make-your-own time capsules and noisemakers, drink specials and open play. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for noisemaker 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noisemaker was in the 14th century

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“Noisemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noisemaker. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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noisemaker

noun
noise·​mak·​er ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce noisemaker (audio)
: one that makes noise
especially : a device used to make noise at parties

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