sonic barrier

American  

noun

1. sound barrier.

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sonic barrier British  

noun

1. another name for sound barrier

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sonic barrier Scientific  

/ sŏn′ĭk /

1. See sound barrier

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sonic barrier Cultural  

1. See sound barrier.

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Etymology

Origin of sonic barrier

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Despite travelling faster than the speed of sound the plane would not have broken the sonic barrier as it was helped along by fast-moving air.

From BBC

Sound was initially dismissed as a possible deterrent when research revealed fishes become acclimated to constant tones and would eventually move through a sonic barrier.

From Scientific American

Boom isn’t the only player in the race to bring air passengers pass the sonic barrier once more.

From Time

But if the Liberal wins, it's going to break the psychological sonic barrier in Calgary.

From Reuters

An accelerating, effortless flight, a faint tremor as they passed the sonic barrier, then no sensory impressions at all.

From Project Gutenberg