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American English With Brent

Everyday Noises in English: 39 Things for IELTS and TOEFL

08 Nov 2025

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Sound is everywhere — from a door slamming to thunder rolling across the sky. In this lesson, you’ll learn English words and expressions to describe all kinds of noises, from quiet buzzes to deafening booms.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinBang – A sudden, loud noise. The window closed with a loud bang during the storm.Boom – A deep, loud sound. We heard a big boom when the fireworks started.Crash – A loud breaking sound. The plates fell off the shelf and made a crash.Clang – A loud metal sound. The metal gate closed with a clang.Rattle – A fast shaking sound. The keys rattled in her pocket as she walked.Thud – A heavy, dull sound. The basketball hit the floor with a thud.Pop – A small, sharp sound. The balloon suddenly went pop at the party.Slam – To close loudly. He slammed the door because he was angry.Buzz – A humming sound. A fly buzzed around my head all morning.Whistle – A high, shrill sound. The referee whistled to stop the game.Shout – To speak very loudly. She had to shout so her friend could hear over the music.Yell – Another word for shout. The coach yelled instructions to the team.Cheer – Loud happy shouting. The fans cheered when their team scored a goal.Applause – Clapping hands loudly. The singer smiled as the crowd’s applause grew louder.Chant – Repeated singing or shouting. The protesters chanted for change in the city square.Belt out – To sing with power. He loves to belt out songs in the shower.Blare – Music played very loudly. Music blared from the speakers at the party.Blast – To play sound very loud. They blasted rock music while cleaning the garage.“Have a blast” is another way to say you are having fun.Roar (crowd) – A deep, loud noise from many people. The stadium roared when the team won.Echo – A sound that repeats. Her voice echoed in the empty hall.Engine – The loud part of a car. The car’s engine made a loud noise when it started.Horn – Car warning sound. The driver honked the horn to warn the cyclist.Siren – Emergency alarm. An ambulance siren wailed down the street.Alarm – A warning sound. The smoke alarm rang in the kitchen.Jackhammer – A loud tool. The jackhammer outside kept everyone awake.Drill – A loud machine for holes. The worker used a drill to fix the wall.Chainsaw – A very loud cutting tool. A chainsaw buzzed as they cut the tree.Thunder – Loud noise in a storm. Thunder rolled across the sky before the rain.Fireworks – Exploding lights with loud sounds. Loud fireworks lit up the night sky.Jet – A loud airplane. A jet flew overhead and made a roaring sound.Bark – A dog’s loud sound. The dog barked at the stranger.Howl – A long, loud cry. Wolves howled under the full moon.Roar (animal) – A lion’s deep sound. The lion’s roar could be heard far away.Squawk – A bird’s harsh cry. The parrot squawked when it wanted food.Deafening – So loud it hurts. The concert was so deafening I needed earplugs.Bustling – Busy and noisy. The bustling market was full of people and sounds.Thundering – Very loud, like thunder. The runner entered the stadium to thundering applause.Chaotic – Very noisy and disorganized. The classroom felt chaotic when everyone started talking.

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