noisemaker

noun

noise·​mak·​er ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər 

: one that makes noise

especially : a device (such as a horn or rattle) used to make noise at parties

noisemaking

ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kiŋ 

noun or adjective

Examples of noisemaker in a Sentence

All the guests had noisemakers and party hats.

Recent Examples on the Web

Legal methods for deterring the mammals include fences, rails, lights and noisemakers. —Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024

Disney's website notes that these noisemakers will not be allowed in the parks. —Samantha Neely, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024

There also will be craft booths for the young or young-at-heart to create their own Carnivale masks or noisemakers. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 16 July 2024

Gifts, flowers, balloons and, of course, the noisemakers are part of the CMS graduation ceremonies signifying the end-of-school year for 2024. —The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

noisemaker

noun

noise·​mak·​er ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər 

: one that makes noise

especially : a device used to make noise at parties