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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Data released by the mattress company Mattress Next Day shows the states that are the best and worst to sleep in, based on a number of factors such as noise pollution and stress levels.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
As huge data centers spread throughout rural locales nationwide, Vicknair-Pray questioned the impact of air and noise pollution on farmers and ranchers, and especially the massive water consumption that could impact their livelihoods.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Less than half the generators run during last week’s repair are expected to be used for the upcoming repair, which should help minimize the noise pollution, a city of Aurora spokesperson said in a statement.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This is provided by vast data centers that burn through energy at rates comparable to small nations, creating poisonous emissions and noise pollution.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
As huge data centers spread throughout rural locales nationwide, Vicknair-Pray questioned the impact of air and noise pollution on farmers and ranchers, and especially the massive water consumption that could impact their livelihoods.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Less than half the generators run during last week’s repair are expected to be used for the upcoming repair, which should help minimize the noise pollution, a city of Aurora spokesperson said in a statement.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This is provided by vast data centers that burn through energy at rates comparable to small nations, creating poisonous emissions and noise pollution.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Noise pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noise%20pollution. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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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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