noisemaker

American  

[noiz-mey-ker] / ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a person or thing that makes noise, as a reveler on New Year's Eve, Halloween, etc., or a rattle, horn, or similar device used on such an occasion.

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noisemaker British  

/ ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. something, such as a clapper or bell, used to make a loud noise at football matches, celebrations, etc

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Other Word Forms

• noisemaking noun

Etymology

Origin of noisemaker

First recorded in 1565–75; noise + maker

Example Sentences

As in normal years, worshippers booed and waved noisemakers each time the story's antagonist, Haman, was announced, before drinking and dancing to pop music despite the unusual setting.

From Barron's

There’s a marching band of two performing in the living room, but they’re far too occupied by their noisemakers to play with us.

From Literature

After weeks of unsuccessfully setting out caramel- and cherry-flavored bait and noisemakers in the hopes of flushing the bear out, it seemed like all of the efforts had paid off last week.

From Los Angeles Times

The energetic crowd waved American and Mexican flags, banged drums and unleashed noisemakers as they paraded along the sidewalks.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you have sporting events on campus and people are using noisemakers or screaming at the top of their lungs, the time, place and manner is never applied,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times