noise pollution


noise pollution

noun

Definition of NOISE POLLUTION

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

Examples of NOISE POLLUTION

  1. The airport has made changes to decrease noise pollution.

First Known Use of NOISE POLLUTION

1966

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