noise pollution
noun
: annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes) in an environment
Examples of noise pollution in a Sentence
The airport has made changes to decrease noise pollution.
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Local residents have voiced concern over the massive build-out, citing excessive noise pollution and electricity bills that have gone up more than 250% in neighborhoods close to data centers, according to Bloomberg. —
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 Residents cite concerns about rising electric bills, noise pollution and water quality. —Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 Diesel generators run day and night — creating noise pollution and air pollution that put everyone’s health at risk. —Todd Larsen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026 Opponents of such developments in El Monte and other communities have raised concern over electricity consumption, water usage for cooling, noise pollution and air quality. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noise pollution
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 Residents cite concerns about rising electric bills, noise pollution and water quality. —Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 Diesel generators run day and night — creating noise pollution and air pollution that put everyone’s health at risk. —Todd Larsen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026 Opponents of such developments in El Monte and other communities have raised concern over electricity consumption, water usage for cooling, noise pollution and air quality. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noise pollution
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“Noise pollution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/noise%20pollution. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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noise pollution
noun
: environmental pollution consisting of annoying or harmful noise (as of automobiles or jet airplanes)
called also sound pollution
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