soundproof
Americanadjective
verb (used with object)
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soundproofs,
present (3rd person singular)
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soundproofed,
past participle, past
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soundproofing
present participle
adjective
verb
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Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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soundproofsimple
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soundproofssimple
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have soundproofedperfect
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has soundproofedperfect
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am soundproofingprogressive
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are soundproofingprogressive
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is soundproofingprogressive
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have been soundproofingperfect progressive
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has been soundproofingperfect progressive
Past
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soundproofedsimple
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had soundproofedperfect
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was soundproofingprogressive
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were soundproofingprogressive
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had been soundproofingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of soundproof
Explanation
When you soundproof a room, you insulate it so that less noise can be heard outside it. A musician who records albums in her apartment might soundproof the room in which she keeps her drums. If you practice playing the bagpipes daily, you might want to soundproof your house so you won't bother your neighbors. Alternately, if you record books on tape in your bedroom, you could soundproof the room so that outside noises won't interfere with your work. You can also use soundproof as an adjective: "The party was in a soundproof room in the hotel, so we could turn the music up as loud as we wanted."
Vocabulary lists containing soundproof
Example Sentences
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Nosek wore flannel pajamas around the office, munched on fresh blueberries from their plastic clamshell containers, and built a soundproof, blacked-out box to improve his sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Adjacent to the resort-style pool, is the fully soundproof studio, which comes complete with high ceilings and natural light, and can be used as a workspace, guest quarters, and more.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Each person sat in a soundproof room and focused on a fixed cross displayed on a screen.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 23, 2025
On Tuesday, Manuel Vicente sat behind his makeshift desk in a soundproof room at the Pasadena Community Job Center, which helps connect day laborers with employment opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Why anyone would even want a soundproof vault was a question that apparently did not occur to him.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
The shop also has a confidential, soundproofed office pod at the back of the store where customers can seek personal advice and guidance.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
At one point, Burnham stopped to play some chords on a guitar next to a Ukrainian soldier in the back of a soundproofed van, an AFP photographer saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
In the summer of 2012, prosecutors say, one of those bedrooms was soundproofed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
A little office with large windows is going to be soundproofed and turned into a recording/podcast studio, and a rare books room will be open by appointment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
Sometimes I feel like we’re on opposite sides of a soundproofed glass wall.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
“The main residence was custom-designed by a musician with advanced soundproofing, and includes a home theater, office, formal living room, and five ensuite bedrooms,” according to the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
Initial findings suggest that the fire was caused by sparklers coming into contact with soundproofing foam installed on the ceiling of the establishment's basement.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
The sparks appear to set fire to the ceiling, which was covered with foam for soundproofing, and the flames spread very quickly.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
Boyd’s defense lawyers contend the analysis proved nothing because Boyd’s truck had soundproofing, making it impossible to accurately record shots fired by Spivey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
He’s an accountant, and because he sometimes works really late hours during tax season, he had the walls filled with extra insulation for warmth and soundproofing.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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