CACAPHONY

Word:

Cacophony

Pronunciation

/kəˈkɒfəni/

kuh-KOF-uh-nee

Definition

A cacophony is a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds that feels loud, chaotic, or unpleasant to hear.

It often describes noise where many sounds clash together without harmony.

Examples

1. Everyday Life

The cacophony of car horns and shouting vendors filled the busy market.

2. Nature

At dawn, the jungle erupted in a cacophony of bird calls and animal cries.

3. Figurative Use

The debate turned into a cacophony of arguments, with everyone talking at once.