Definition

Noun: - Annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise: This term refers to the presence of excessive, disruptive, or unwanted sound in the environment that can cause annoyance, stress, and adverse health effects.

Usage

The term "noise pollution" is used to describe a type of environmental contamination. It is typically discussed in contexts related to urban planning, public health, environmental science, and community complaints. It is a non-count noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Living near the airport exposes residents to constant noise pollution.
  • City ordinances aim to reduce noise pollution from construction sites.
  • The study examined the effects of traffic noise pollution on sleep quality.

Advanced Usage

• "Combating noise pollution": Refers to efforts to reduce or mitigate excessive environmental noise.
  • The new policy focuses on combating noise pollution in residential areas.

Variants and Related Words

• Noise (n): A sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or disturbing. This is the core component of the compound term "noise pollution."
• Pollution (n): The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects. "Noise pollution" is a specific category of pollution.

Synonyms

• Environmental noise: A more technical synonym.
• Sound pollution: A less common but synonymous term.

Related Phrases

• Sources of noise pollution: Refers to the origins of the disruptive sound, such as traffic, industry, or loud events.
  • The main sources of noise pollution in the city are highways and nightclubs.

Noun

1. annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise