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

Water resources, noise pollution, and energy consumption are three major concerns State Representative Joseph McKenna has heard from community members. — Juli McDonald, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Critics have raised concerns about air and noise pollution, traffic disruptions, and other problems stemming from the structure’s height and location. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Removing trees along highways can increase erosion from runoff, affect air quality and worsen noise pollution, according to Scenic America, a nonprofit that works to preserve scenic byways. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

Residents are worried about how data centers will affect power and water supplies, as well as worsening noise pollution. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 21 Oct. 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