DECIBEL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

decibel

noun

ˈde-sə-ˌbel

Definition of decibel

as in noise

usually decibels plural loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line

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Recent Examples of decibel City officials said a comprehensive noise study was done and established that the noise emitted from the data center must be under the threshold of 65 decibels. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 State law does not allow cities to monitor decibel levels through noise cameras, which would be the city’s strongest enforcement tool, Assistant City Attorney Jessica Battle told the council’s safety committee. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 And then the state has to study if recipients will see a seven decibel or more benefit and if the barriers will cost roughly $110,000 per recipient or less. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026 The drone-metal duo, known for producing high-decibel walls of sound at their live performances, will kick off their trek on October and continue through the month. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for decibel

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If the city completes the necessary upgrades and receives approval for the quiet zone, officials say reducing train horn noise could make the area more attractive for residents and businesses.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The noise in Granbury, Texas, that started as a hum in the summer of 2023 had by January begun to disturb her at all hours.

— Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026

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Kio takes in his new surroundings confidently, strutting through the grasses near his den while working on his roar, that is, until a bellowing elephant sends him racing closer to Mom.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.

— James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of roar

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