noise pollution

noun

: annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes) in an environment

Examples of noise pollution in a Sentence

The airport has made changes to decrease noise pollution.
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Mahle says the effect is particularly valuable when the vehicle is running at full load or fast-charging at night, cutting down on noise pollution for both the vehicle driver and those nearby. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 In addition to causing noise pollution, traffic obstructions, property damage and physical injuries, street takeovers can even cause death, Choi wrote. Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024 Reports link noise pollution to everything from poor cardiovascular health to various ailments like speech interference, hearing loss, sleep disruption, and lost productivity. Paul Amitai, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024 However, the Facilities Master Plan’s pool renovation includes demolishing many existing buildings and decks, creating tons of concrete, debris, dust, air and noise pollution. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for noise pollution 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noise pollution was in 1966

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“Noise pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noise%20pollution. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

noise pollution

noun
: annoying or harmful noise (as of jet planes or automobiles) in an environment

called also sound pollution

Medical Definition

noise pollution

noun
: environmental pollution consisting of annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes)

called also sound pollution

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