background noise

noun

: undesired sound that is heard in a radio broadcast, a tape recording, etc.

The recording had a lot of background noise.

Examples of background noise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martinez also recommends the Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs for blocking out background noise. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

The screech of electric saws and pounding of nails into plywood are now background noise in the French capital. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

These buds also rock active noise cancellation, blocking out background noise and distractions to keep you locked in. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

The noise caused by ships, seismic surveys used in oil exploration, and pile-driving associated with offshore energy projects results in background noise that can disrupt these signals. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

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