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Recent Examples of soundproof from the Web
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The walls are soundproof, and at least one is adorned by a massive psychedelic mural of Monarch butterflies flying off into a polygonal mountain pass.
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From the soundproof classroom walls to the high ceilings and wide hallways, the lower school was constructed to provide a warm, welcoming environment.
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First Known Use of soundproof
circa 1878
soundproof
Definition of soundproof
transitive verb
: to insulate so as to obstruct the passage of sound
First Known Use of soundproof
1919
SOUNDPROOF Defined for English Language Learners
soundproof
playDefinition of soundproof for English Language Learners
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: not allowing sound to enter or leave
soundproof
Definition of soundproof for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) soundproof
SOUNDPROOF Defined for Kids
soundproof
playDefinition of soundproof for Students
: capable of keeping sound from entering or escaping
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