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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The noise pollution from ships and boats in their habitat and toxic pollutants that make their way up the food chain have also been extremely harmful. —Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025

Far removed from light and noise pollution, the unspoiled landscape within Denali National Park has exceptional stargazing. —Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024

Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs is hosting an open house this weekend amid efforts to appease a group of angry residents who say the venue creates excessive noise pollution and hurts home values. —John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024

The system also features noise control within 75 decibels, greatly reducing the impacts of noise pollution on a project. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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

ˈnȯiz- 

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

called also sound pollution