noise pollution
noun
: annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes) in an environment
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The airport has made changes to decrease noise pollution.
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Communities have cited concerns about the massive amounts of water and energy required to power and cool such facilities, worsening air quality and noise pollution in surrounding areas, along with inflated electric bills and whether promises of job creation will materialize.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Many communities considering data center development have been met with strong opposition due to the centers’ high water and electricity demands as well as noise pollution.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Among the reasons for their position also are environment, light pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, air pollution, truck traffic and traffic congestion.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Communities have cited concerns about the massive amounts of water and energy required to power and cool such facilities, worsening air quality and noise pollution in surrounding areas, along with inflated electric bills and whether promises of job creation will materialize.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Many communities considering data center development have been met with strong opposition due to the centers’ high water and electricity demands as well as noise pollution.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Among the reasons for their position also are environment, light pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, air pollution, truck traffic and traffic congestion.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for noise pollution
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“Noise pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noise%20pollution. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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noise pollution
noun
: environmental pollution consisting of annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes)
called also sound pollution
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