soundproof

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/ ˈsaʊndˌpruf /

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adjective

impervious to sound.

verb (used with object)

to cause to be soundproof.

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Origin of soundproof

First recorded in 1875–80; sound¹ + -proof

OTHER WORDS FROM soundproof

soundproofing, noun

Words nearby soundproof

soundness, sound off, sound out, soundpost, sound pressure, soundproof, sound ranging, soundscape, sound shift, sound spectrogram, sound spectrograph

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How to use soundproof in a sentence

They have also told the ANC and nearby residents they have taken steps to soundproof the building, which they are renting, to ensure their plans to operate a dance bar with music from a DJ on the second floor will not disturb nearby residents.
ANC supports license for Capitol Hill LGBTQ bar|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|January 26, 2022|Washington Blade
At $549, the Airpods Max price demands a serious premium over other soundproof headphones in the space.
Apple’s AirPods Max take aim at high-end over-the-ear headphones|empire|June 24, 2021|Popular-Science
Passenger room is snug and the cabin isn’t exactly soundproof.
Fun haulers|Joe Phillips|December 19, 2020|Washington Blade
There would have been no birth certificates because Dugard was forced her to give birth in a soundproof structure in the backyard.
Why Jaycee Dugard Should Sue|Wendy Murphy|September 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST

They were within ten yards of the plane when a wail of anguish was born—and died—in two soundproof helmets.
Lords of the Stratosphere|Arthur J. Burks
The wireless office was soundproof and practically airtight.
Pincher Martin, O.D.|H. Taprell Dorling
The booth was soundproof and all the lad did was to drop coins.
Whispering Wires|Henry Leverage
But even if they had time to look it up, which they didn't, the contestant couldn't hear them in a soundproof booth.
The Electronic Mind Reader|John Blaine
I suggested that, folding-doors not being soundproof, I had better wait downstairs.
Rebel women|Evelyn Sharp

British Dictionary definitions for soundproof

soundproof

/ (ˈsaʊndˌpruːf) /

adjective

not penetrable by sound

verb

(tr) to render soundproof

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soundproof

Origin of soundproof

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