noise pollution

noun

1. unwanted or harmful noise, as from automobiles, airplanes, or industrial workplaces.

noise pollution

noun

1. annoying or harmful noise in an environment

noise pollution

1. Environmental noise, as from vehicles or machinery, that is annoying, distracting, or physically harmful. The physical effects can include hearing loss, tinnitus, stress, and sleeplessness. Noise pollution is usually considered in terms of its effects on human populations, though it is known to affect wildlife as well.

Word History and Origins

Origin of noise pollution¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The animals are increasingly stressed from changes in food availability, shipping traffic, noise pollution, waste discharge, disease and plastic debris, and their ability to avoid and survive these impediments is diminishing.

From Los Angeles Times

"However, from a legal point, the noise pollution laws are usually used by residents rather than businesses so that is an issue for us."

From BBC

This is said to produce a form of underwater noise pollution which distresses the animals.

From BBC

Researchers at the University of Glasgow said possible causes include chemical, plastic and noise pollution and accidental entanglements in fishing gear.

From BBC

They continue to suffer high mortality rates from ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear and other causes, including noise pollution and greater difficulty finding prey in warming seas.

From Los Angeles Times