Word meaning
cacophony
noun · kuh-KOF-uh-nee
What does cacophony mean?
Cacophony means a harsh, jarring mix of sounds.
Cacophony in a sentence
“The cacophony of car horns made it impossible to think.”
Synonyms for cacophony
- din
- racket
- discord
Where does cacophony come from?
From Greek kakos, "bad," and phōnē, "sound."
How to remember cacophony
- Say it out loud a few times: kuh-KOF-uh-nee.
- Write one sentence of your own using cacophony, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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