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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The group has appealed the city staff’s findings and filed a lawsuit alleging the project would adversely affect wildlife habitat and create light and noise pollution.
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Cities alter the environment with artificial lighting and noise pollution, which affect many species.
—Discover Magazine, 15 June 2024
But one possible solution to decrease noise pollution may come as a surprise: introducing more park space in urban environments.
—Sara Chernikoff, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
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As a Toronto city dweller, the steady stream of traffic, noise pollution, and general chaos can definitely take its toll.
—Victoria Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Cities alter the environment with artificial lighting and noise pollution, which affect many species.
—Discover Magazine, 15 June 2024
But one possible solution to decrease noise pollution may come as a surprise: introducing more park space in urban environments.
—Sara Chernikoff, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Eco treehouse in Haliburton Highlands $364 at Airbnb (starting price)
As a Toronto city dweller, the steady stream of traffic, noise pollution, and general chaos can definitely take its toll.
—Victoria Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for noise pollution
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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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