English Words Starting With N

• nogging

  nounLow
  /ˈnɒɡɪŋ/Masonry, brick, or concrete infill within the timber framework of a wall to provide strength and insulation.
• noginsk

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈnəʊɡɪnsk/The name of a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
• noguchi

  nounC2
  /nəʊˈɡuːtʃi/A proper noun (surname) referring to a person, most famously the Japanese-American artist and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi.
• noh

  nounVery Low
  /nəʊ/A major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century, characterized by its minimalism, slow movement, and use of masks.
• noil

  nounVery Low
  /nɔɪl/A short fiber of wool, silk, cotton, or similar material, separated and discarded during the combing process.
• nointer

  nounExtremely Low / Obsolete / Dialectal
  /ˈnɔɪntə/This is a non-standard, colloquial, or dialectal formation, most often functioning as a noun meaning 'someone or something that is an annoyance, nuisance, or bother'.
• noise

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
  /nɔɪz/A sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or disturbing.
• noise factor

  nounC1+
  /nɔɪz ˈfæk.tə/A technical term for a quantifiable measure of unwanted or random variation that interferes with a signal, measurement, or system, reducing its clarity or quality.
• noise generator

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔɪz ˌdʒenəreɪtə(r)/A device, piece of equipment, or algorithm that produces random or structured sound, often electronically.
• noise limiter

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔɪz ˌlɪm.ɪ.tər/A device or circuit that reduces or suppresses unwanted sound or interference in audio equipment.
• noise masking

  nounC1
  /ˈnɔɪz ˌmɑːskɪŋ/The process of using a consistent background sound to cover up or make less noticeable other, potentially disruptive noises.
• noise pollution

  nounB2
  /ˈnɔɪz pəˌluːʃ(ə)n/Harmful or annoying levels of sound in an environment.
• noise suppressor

  nounC1
  /ˈnɔɪz səˌpres.ər/A device or system that reduces or eliminates unwanted background sounds.
• noisemaker

  nounC1
  /ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪkə/A device or object used specifically to create loud, festive, or celebratory sounds.
• noisenik

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /ˈnɔɪz.nɪk/A person who makes a lot of noise, especially in a disruptive or annoying way; a noisy person, a rowdy individual.
• noisette

  adjectivenounC1
  /nwɑːˈzɛt/A hazelnut or a small round piece of meat, especially lamb, trimmed and formed into a small round shape.
• noisette rose

  nounLow (Specialist/Culinary)
  /ˌnwɑːˈzɛt ˈrəʊz/A small, round chocolate confectionery containing a hazelnut, often featuring a pink candy coating or associated with rose flavour in some regions.
• noisy miner

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔɪzi ˈmaɪnə/An aggressive, territorial, honeyeater bird native to eastern and southeastern Australia, known for its loud, persistent calls.
• nokyo

  nounLow
  /ˈnɒk.jəʊ/A Japanese agricultural cooperative; specifically, the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group.
• nol. pros.

  abbreviationverb-transitiveLow
  /ˌnɒl.i ˈprɒs.ɪ.kwaɪ/Nolle prosequi; a formal notice by a prosecutor or plaintiff to drop some or all charges or claims in a legal case.

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