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

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

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

An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Beyond noise pollution, there are several scenarios in which discrete, precise sound transmission without personal audio equipment is necessary. — New Atlas, 14 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