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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With developers sniffing around for more agricultural land to build on, neighbors have come out in droves to oppose data centers, arguing the developments increase noise pollution, dry up water supply, consume much electricity and are unsightly.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Stockholm goes a step further by addressing noise pollution, aspiring to be one of the quietest cities in Europe.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
And arguably, the biggest offender is noise pollution from human activity that can be disruptive and damaging to marine habitats.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Madrid had to postpone all concerts scheduled for their stadium after the neighbourhood’s local residents complained about noise pollution from previous shows there.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Stockholm goes a step further by addressing noise pollution, aspiring to be one of the quietest cities in Europe.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
And arguably, the biggest offender is noise pollution from human activity that can be disruptive and damaging to marine habitats.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Madrid had to postpone all concerts scheduled for their stadium after the neighbourhood’s local residents complained about noise pollution from previous shows there.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 12 June 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 20 Jul. 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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