background noise

noun

: undesired sound that is heard in a radio broadcast, a tape recording, etc.

The recording had a lot of background noise.

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Scientists studied the brains of high school football players, specifically looking at a type of brain activity that has previously been dismissed as background noise on brain scans. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Noise-cancellation and transparency settings filter out just enough background noise to help your giftee focus, while four pairs of silicone tips ensure a perfect fit. —

Sarah Felbin, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024 Interviews and discussions ran longer and looser, and since the set itself was so quiet, these talky segments emphasized the unsettling absence of background noise. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 This feature is particularly useful in busy offices or general background noise. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for background noise

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