background noise
noun
: undesired sound that is heard in a radio broadcast, a tape recording, etc.
The recording had a lot of background noise.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Many of the more subtle quakes, buried in background noise, were invisible to human eyes.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The physical sensation of moving together, of being carried along in the same direction as thousands of strangers, turned background noise into shared experience.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Many of the more subtle quakes, buried in background noise, were invisible to human eyes.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The physical sensation of moving together, of being carried along in the same direction as thousands of strangers, turned background noise into shared experience.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The TriForce 40mm drivers deliver a dynamic listening experience with exceptional highs and deep lows, while the detachable HyperClear Cardioid mic ensures your voice is crystal clear by suppressing background noise.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Background noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20noise. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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