Definition

A person or device that creates sound, often used at celebrations or parties to add excitement.

Example

The children loved the colorful noisemakers at the birthday party.

Conversation

Did you bring a noisemaker for the party tonight?

Of course! I have a really fun one that makes a lot of noise.

Awesome! I love when everyone gets into the party spirit with noisemakers.

Me too! They always make everything more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noisemaker → It is formed from "noise" (from Old French *noise*, meaning sound or commotion) and "maker" (from Old English *macian*, meaning to make or create). A noisemaker is something or someone that creates noise or sound.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'makes' ('maker') 'sound' ('noise') — that's why a noisemaker is something that creates noise.

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