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soundproofing

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Something that prevents sound from traveling through it, such as is put on walls so adjacent areas are not disturbed by noise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • Until the soundproofing is installed, I don't think I'll be able to get to sleep here.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The act of installing material to dampen sound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • The soundproofing will take place today.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of soundproof

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

22 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: insonorització — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Chinese Mandarin: 隔音材料 — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Finnish: äänieristys — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • French: insonorisation — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Galician: insonorización — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • German: Schallisolation — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Italian: insonorizzazione — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Portuguese: insonorização — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Romanian: izolare fonică — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Russian: звукоизоля́ция (zvukoizoljácija) — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Spanish: insonorización — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Spanish: antisonoro — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Swedish: ljudisolering — something that prevents sound from traveling through it
  • Chinese Mandarin: 隔音(处理) — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • Finnish: äänieristäminen — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • French: insonorisation — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • Galician: insonorización — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • German: Schallisolation — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • Hungarian: hangszigetelés — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • Hungarian: zajszigetelés — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • Portuguese: insonorização — the act of installing material to dampen sound
  • Spanish: insonorización — the act of installing material to dampen sound