noun
Common
DIN
dihn
DIN (noun) means a loud, confused mixture of noise. Example: “You could barely hear yourself think over the din of the factory floor.”
noun
1
A loud, confused mixture of noise.
"You could barely hear yourself think over the din of the factory floor."
"The din of the crowd grew as kickoff approached."
verb
1
To repeat something loudly and insistently until it sinks in.
"His parents had dinned the importance of honesty into him since childhood."
How to use DIN
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, jumbled racket of noise, or the act of hammering a message into someone by repeating it.
Common pairings
din of the crowd
over the din
din something into someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- dins
- Third person singular
- dins
- Past tense
- dinned
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Etymology
Borrowed from German DIN.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “DIN” mean?
The word “DIN” means a loud, confused mixture of noise. In plain terms, a loud, jumbled racket of noise, or the act of hammering a message into someone by repeating it.
How do you pronounce “DIN”?
“DIN” is pronounced dihn (/dɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “DIN” in a sentence?
Here is “DIN” used in a sentence: “You could barely hear yourself think over the din of the factory floor.”
What is another word for “DIN”?
Words with a similar meaning to “DIN” include ballyhoo, blast, bobbery, bombilation, charivari and clangour.
What is the opposite of “DIN”?
The opposite of “DIN” — its antonyms — are lull, murmur, peace and silence.
What part of speech is “DIN”?
Depending on how it is used, “DIN” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “DIN” a common word?
“DIN” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “DIN” have?
“DIN” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud, confused mixture of noise.
What is the difference between din and noise?
Din specifically refers to a loud, confused mixture of sounds, while noise is a broader term that can describe any sound, loud or quiet, pleasant or not. Din always implies chaos and volume, such as the din of a crowded market or busy factory floor.
How is din used as a verb?
As a verb, to din means to repeat something loudly and insistently until it sinks in, as in a slogan being dinned into people's heads. This usage carries a sense of forceful, repeated messaging rather than a single loud sound.
Is din a formal or informal word?
Din is a standard English word suitable for both formal and informal writing, though it is used more often in descriptive or literary contexts than in everyday casual speech. It works well for vividly describing overwhelming or chaotic noise.
