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

As a further precaution, consider adding background noise, like the TV or a white noise machine, to help muffle the sounds. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026

There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

The monitor uses special technology to eliminate background noise and deliver clear audio of your baby’s coughs, cries, coos, and signs. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026

There is some background noise left over, but it is covered up by the audio from my music or podcast. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

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