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

In response to the public’s concerns, Allison said the electric aircraft are much quieter than regular helicopters and planes and Joby has done extensive work on limiting noise pollution.

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The robots have eliminated noise pollution from gas-powered equipment around City Hall offices and conference rooms.

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Today, he deals with the centre’s impacts in real time - the one that bothers him the most is the noise pollution.

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The campaign group is also claiming the planning process failed to properly factor in additional noise pollution and impact on air quality.

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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.

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