soundproof

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adjective

sound·​proof ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌprüf How to pronounce soundproof (audio)
: impervious to sound

soundproof

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verb

soundproofed; soundproofing; soundproofs

transitive verb

: to insulate so as to obstruct the passage of sound

Examples of soundproof in a Sentence

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Adjective
The three-hour play puts a documentary-style focus on the process, peppered with the technical minutiae of audio engineering, naturalistic dialogue and the playing of songs on the set consisting of a soundproof recording studio and a control room. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024 For much of the three-hour show, the band members are sequestered with their instruments in the soundproof, fishbowl-like live room upstage. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soundproof 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1878, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundproof was circa 1878

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“Soundproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundproof. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

soundproof

adjective
sound·​proof
ˈsau̇n(d)-ˈprüf
: designed to prevent sound from entering or leaving
soundproof verb

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