CEFR C1

cacophony

noun

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Examples

The urban street was a cacophony of honking horns, shouting vendors, and distant sirens.
After the concert, the backstage area became a cacophony of excited chatter and equipment being packed away.

Synonyms: noise, din, discord, dissonance, clamor

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cacophony (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəˈkɒfəni/

Definition

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Examples

The urban street was a cacophony of honking horns, shouting vendors, and distant sirens.
After the concert, the backstage area became a cacophony of excited chatter and equipment being packed away.
She tried to concentrate, but the cacophony from the children's party next door made it impossible.

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