Definition of: noise

(noiz) noun
1. A sound of any kind, especially a loud or a disturbing sound.
2. In communications, the confused sound caused by discordant vibrations or undesirable random voltages in a channel.
3. Obs. Clamor; discussion; gossip.
—v. noised, nois·ing v.t.
1. To spread by rumor or report; often with about or abroad.
—v.i.
2. To be noisy; make a noise.
3. To talk in a loud and voluble manner. [<OF noyse; ult. origin uncertain] Synonyms: blare, clamor, clatter, din, hubbub, jangle, outcry, racket, rattle, roar, tumult, uproar. See SOUND¹, TUMULT. Antonyms: calmness, noiselessness, peace, quiet, silence.