soundproofing

noun

UK/ˈsaʊndˌpruː.fɪŋ/
US/ˈsaʊndˌpruː.fɪŋ/

Definitions of soundproofing noun

  1. Uncountable

    The use of special materials to prevent sound from entering or leaving a space, or the act of installing such materials.

    • To enhance the quality of living, the walls of this apartment building have been soundproofed.

    • The soundproofing in this recording studio is excellent, effectively blocking out external noise.

    • To reduce noise disturbance between neighbors, he decided to install soundproofing at home.