noise pollution

noun

: annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes) in an environment

Examples of noise pollution in a Sentence

The airport has made changes to decrease noise pollution.

Recent Examples on the Web

While having some regulation is better than the city’s status quo, Montalvo argued the city’s proposals don’t address resident concerns around water use, electricity use, zoning regulations and noise pollution. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Various residents raised issues like noise pollution and electricity consumption, mirroring concerns in other communities. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 27 June 2026

Relying on wind for propulsion means the boat will also generate far less noise pollution than cargo ships, which is good news for whales and other marine life. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 June 2026

And the 24/7 noise pollution can lead to headaches, lost sleep, vertigo, and other health issues. — Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noise pollution

• antipollution
• circumlocution
• coevolution
• deconvolution
• electrocution
• irresolution
• maldistribution
• reconstitution
• redistribution
• ablution
• aleutian
• confucian

Kids Definition

noise pollution

noun

: annoying or harmful noise (as of jet planes or automobiles) in an environment

called also sound pollution

Medical Definition

noise pollution

noun

ˈnȯiz- 

: environmental pollution consisting of annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes)

called also sound pollution