drown out

Idioms  

1. Overwhelm with a louder sound, as in Their cries were drowned out by the passing train. [Early 1600s]

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Example Sentences

Here, excited conversation isn’t drowned out by pre-movie reels, and the screen is revealed with spectacle when the motorized curtain opens, instead of projecting a slew of advertisements from the moment one enters the auditorium.

From Salon

The bass notes of the girl group’s first single “Debut” echo through the venue, bright stage lights shine on its members and a screaming crowd nearly drowns out their vocals.

From Los Angeles Times

Both social media users and content creators say they're worried that AI slop flooding feeds is leading to a less authentic online experience - and is drowning out real posts.

From BBC

Whether to just drown out the noise, listen to music or an audiobook, they’re an integral part of my travel experience.

From Salon

After that, Max’s howls of dismay at being left behind drowned out every other sound, until the door had been firmly shut behind them.

From Literature

Related Words

• hush
• muffle