soundscape

noun

sound·​scape ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌskāp How to pronounce soundscape (audio)
: a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical sounds

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With soundscapes, customizable routines, and a phone-free set-up (plus an optional app), this clock is designed to make your bedroom a phone-free zone. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025 Afterall, the Jazz-fusion and genre-bending artist, based in London, is known for his dreamy soundscapes and poetic aesthetic. Akili King, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025 Consider the effect that small region of the world has had on our soundscape. Jesse Adams, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 The company has tied its subsequent color reveals to signature fragrances, soundscapes, food, fabrics and finishes. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soundscape

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soundscape was in 1964

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“Soundscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundscape. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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