din
UK: dɪn | US: dɪn
n. a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
v. (archaic) to make a loud noise
The word "din" traces back to Old English dyne or dyn, meaning "loud noise" or "clamor." It shares roots with Old Norse dynr (thunder) and Gothic duns (noise), reflecting a Proto-Germanic origin (duniz). The word has retained its core meaning of disruptive sound across centuries, though its verb form is now archaic. Its simplicity and onomatopoeic quality (echoing the clamor it describes) likely contributed to its persistence.
The din of construction work made it impossible to concentrate.
Children raised a din in the playground during recess.
The din of the storm kept us awake all night.
(Archaic) "The trumpets din'd their triumphant call."
She covered her ears to block out the din of the crowded market.