noise pollution

noun

1. unwanted or harmful noise, as from automobiles, airplanes, or industrial workplaces.

noise pollution

noun

1. annoying or harmful noise in an environment

noise pollution

/ noiz /

1. Environmental noise, as from vehicles or machinery, that is annoying, distracting, or physically harmful. The physical effects can include hearing loss, tinnitus, stress, and sleeplessness. Noise pollution is usually considered in terms of its effects on human populations, though it is known to affect wildlife as well.

Word History and Origins

Origin of noise pollution¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“There are multiple causes - climate change, fisheries, ship strikes and underwater noise pollution - it’s all adding up.”

From BBC

And he said, research shows deep-sea mining “may become the loudest activity ever in the ocean and a massive source of noise pollution.”

From Los Angeles Times

In contrast, higher noise pollution exposure in childhood and teenage years was subsequently associated with more anxiety symptoms.

From Science Daily

Previous UW-led research found that military flights were the largest cause of noise pollution on the Olympic Peninsula.

From Science Daily

“It’s the only sense that a lot of marine organisms have, and noise pollution — specifically for the L.A. region — is dominated by commercial shipping,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times