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cacophony n

Cacophony means a harsh mixture of sounds. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of cacophony

  • a harsh mixture of sounds

Usage examples of cacophony

The cafeteria at lunch was a cacophony of trays clattering, students laughing, and chairs scraping the floor.

When every car horn, siren, and shouting vendor blended together, the street became a cacophony.

He covered his ears as the drums, whistles, and barking dogs created a painful cacophony.

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