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View synonyms for soundproof

soundproof

[ sound-proof ]

adjective

  1. impervious to sound.


verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to be soundproof.

soundproof

/ ˈsaʊndˌpruːf /

adjective

  1. not penetrable by sound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr to render soundproof
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • soundproofing noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of soundproof1

First recorded in 1875–80; sound 1 + -proof
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Example Sentences

They have also told the ANC and nearby residents they have taken steps to soundproof the building, which they are renting, to ensure their plans to operate a dance bar with music from a DJ on the second floor will not disturb nearby residents.

At $549, the Airpods Max price demands a serious premium over other soundproof headphones in the space.

Passenger room is snug and the cabin isn’t exactly soundproof.

There would have been no birth certificates because Dugard was forced her to give birth in a soundproof structure in the backyard.

They were within ten yards of the plane when a wail of anguish was born—and died—in two soundproof helmets.

The wireless office was soundproof and practically airtight.

The booth was soundproof and all the lad did was to drop coins.

But even if they had time to look it up, which they didn't, the contestant couldn't hear them in a soundproof booth.

I suggested that, folding-doors not being soundproof, I had better wait downstairs.

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