noisemaker
/ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪ.kər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪ.kɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnȯiz-ˌmā-kər/ (ame, mw)
noisemaker — noun
- noisemakersingular
- noisemakersplural
1. an object that people blow, shake, or clap to add loud festive sound to a party,
an object that people blow, shake, or clap to add loud festive sound to a party, parade, or New Year celebration.
Otis handed each child a paper noisemaker before the birthday cake arrived.
hand out a noisemaker before a party event
At midnight, Adina blew her noisemaker and woke the dog under the table.
blow a noisemaker during a countdown or celebration
The street vendors sold bright noisemakers outside the stadium before the match.
Ramón shook a plastic noisemaker when his cousin stepped onto the stage.
After the parade started, Nia's noisemaker made a harsh buzzing sound.
- party horn
a narrower type of noisemaker that you blow rather than shake
- rattle
a shaken noisemaker; often smaller and more specific than the general term
- clapper
a noise-making object that clicks or bangs when moved; not always festive
用法筆記
Usually refers to small hand-held items for parties, parades, and countdowns, not to any machine that happens to make noise. It is often modified by type or material words such as paper, plastic, horn, or rattle.