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

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

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