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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Blame it on the Hallmark Channel, but there’s something about fall foliage at Thanksgiving; snow, fireplaces, and hot cocoa at Christmas and Hannukah; and silver tablecloths topped with noisemakers at New Year’s that make each holiday really feel like a holiday. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. David Crary, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for noisemaker 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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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