soundproof

1 of 2

adjective

sound·​proof ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌprüf How to pronounce soundproof (audio)
: impervious to sound

soundproof

2 of 2

verb

soundproofed; soundproofing; soundproofs

transitive verb

: to insulate so as to obstruct the passage of sound

Examples of soundproof in a Sentence

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Adjective
For those seeking even more privacy, a soundproof private room, complete with lounge seating, snacks, and a 65-inch TV, is available for an additional charge. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Should podcasters be shaking in their soundproof booths, right now? Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The sound room is upstage and completely soundproofed. Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 And unlike other solitary cells at the same facility, Finley's base-level cell was effectively soundproofed by a layer of security glass. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soundproof 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1878, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundproof was circa 1878

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“Soundproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundproof. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

soundproof

adjective
sound·​proof
ˈsau̇n(d)-ˈprüf
: designed to prevent sound from entering or leaving
soundproof verb

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