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.
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Lombardi's suit cites several studies related to noise pollution, including one from 2024 from the University of Washington on the impact of military aircraft at Washington's Naval Air Station, on Whidbey Island.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Regarding noise pollution to residents in the West End, Pierce is not anticipating any significant issues as the facility will be constructed within the existing Heidelberg Distributing space.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some people raised objections about noise pollution, actual pollution, property damage and the risk of wildfires.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Also, noise pollution can have an impact on marine life, and problems are caused by large amounts of tourists arriving for short stays in ecologically fragile ports and exotic destinations.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Regarding noise pollution to residents in the West End, Pierce is not anticipating any significant issues as the facility will be constructed within the existing Heidelberg Distributing space.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some people raised objections about noise pollution, actual pollution, property damage and the risk of wildfires.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Also, noise pollution can have an impact on marine life, and problems are caused by large amounts of tourists arriving for short stays in ecologically fragile ports and exotic destinations.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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 1 Aug. 2025.
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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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