(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
"The ancient story of Babel explains why people from different countries sometimes struggle to communicate."
a confusion of voices and other sounds
"The lobby was reduced to a babel of shouting tourists, ringing phones, and rolling suitcases as rush hour began."
A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages.
"The old dictionary lists several archaic spellings, including an alternative form of Babel for the Tower of Babel."
Alternative form of Babel
The city and tower in the land of Shinar where the confusion of languages took place, according to the Bible.
"The ancient text describes how humanity's unity was shattered when they were scattered from Babel after failing to build a tower that reached the heavens."