Meaning of the word babel in English

What does babel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

babel

US /ˈbæ.bəl/
UK /ˈbeɪ.bəl/

Noun

1.

a confused noise made by a number of voices

Example:
The children's excited babel filled the room.
Amidst the babel of the marketplace, she tried to find her friend.
2.

a scene of noise and confusion

Example:
The construction site was a babel of machinery and shouting.
The conference hall became a babel of different languages.