ambient noise

noun

1. the level of the total noise in an area

Example Sentences

As it is today, the system can have trouble with people’s accents and ambient noise, making it hard to recognize speech and translate it into text.

From Los Angeles Times

But no signs emerged of supporters objecting to the error, and the Garcia incident quickly became part of the ambient noise of a campaign that promises to get louder and uglier.

From Los Angeles Times

I will have to start wearing noise-canceling earbuds, but that means I will lose out on enjoying the ambient noise of the game.

From Seattle Times

They communicate using sounds that create distinct ambient noise in the colony -- like the babble of voices at a lively party.

From Science Daily

But how does Seba's short-tailed bat manage to filter out important sounds from constant ambient noise?

From Science Daily