Soundproof
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Soundproof is an adjective meaning Not allowing sound through.
Meaning
Not allowing sound through.
More Meanings
- To make resistant to transmitting sound.
Example Sentences
The contestant was placed in a soundproof booth so he could not receive help from the audience.
We soundproofed the room so we couldn't hear the road noises; unfortunately we couldn't hear the fire alarm either.
Soundproofing a room may be as simple as sealing gaps around a door, or it may require rebuilding an entire wall or lowering a ceiling.
It almost goes without saying that the train is fully soundproofed, with double-glazed windows and highly efficient air-conditioning by the British firm of J. Stone.
Word Forms
- soundproofs
- soundproofing
- soundproofed
Synonyms for soundproof
Depending on context, synonyms include impervious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impervious, unbreathable, sealed, visionproof, opaque, closed.
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