commotion
pronunciation
How to pronounce commotion in British English:
UK [kəˈməʊʃn]
How to pronounce commotion in American English:
US [kəˈmoʊʃn]
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- Noun:
- a disorderly outburst or tumult
- the act of making a noisy disturbance
- confused movement
Word Origin
- commotion
- commotion: see motor
- commotion (n.)
- late 14c., from Middle French commocion "violent motion, agitation" (12c., Modern French commotion), from Latin commotionem (nominative commotio) "violent motion, agitation," noun of action from past participle stem of commovere "to move, disturb," from com- "together," or "thoroughly" (see com-) + movere "to move" (see move (v.)).
Example
- 1. Waiting for a tour of the mine , there 's a sudden commotion .
- 2. However , the latest commotion appears to have involved as much incompetence as calculation .
- 3. Outside the city club , however , there 's never much commotion .
- 4. Phillips founded phoenix commotion 12 years ago with the aim of creating a new model for sustainable , affordable housing .
- 5. If you find yourself becoming overwhelmed or stressed by all the commotion , give yourself a time out .