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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Finally, go ahead and chop 35% off the Google Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds for filling commutes or jogs with bold bass, hushed background noise with ANC, and hands-free Google Assistant commands.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The recorder is built to cut out background noise and get crisp, clear recordings.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The Pixel phone technology can separate out dolphin clicks and whistles from background noise like waves, boat engines, or underwater static.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
In test recordings, my voice sounded clear and easy to understand, even with background noise.
—PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The recorder is built to cut out background noise and get crisp, clear recordings.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The Pixel phone technology can separate out dolphin clicks and whistles from background noise like waves, boat engines, or underwater static.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
In test recordings, my voice sounded clear and easy to understand, even with background noise.
—PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Background noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20noise. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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