26984 words

soundproof

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
(of a building or part of a building) not allowing sound to go through:

Examples:

a soundproof room/wall/studio
The hotel is fully soundproofed so getting a good night's sleep in such a busy area is easy.
2
to prevent sound from coming into a room or building, or from being heard outside it:

Examples:

Millions of pounds have already have been spent to soundproof homes and schools around the airport.
It was a well soundproofed building, so we didn't hear the traffic outside.
3
not allowing sound to go outside or come inside:

Examples:

a soundproof television studio

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