white noise
noun
1
a
: a heterogeneous mixture of sound waves extending over a wide frequency range compare pink noise
b
: a constant background noise
especially
: one that drowns out other sounds
2
: meaningless or distracting commotion, hubbub, or chatter
the white noise of policy and politics in America—
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The vibrations pair with the background noise or white noise of tire roar, engine sounds, and wind noise to create the perfect circumstances to lull most folks into a peaceful slumber.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Some of her other bachelorette travel essentials included a white noise machine, a music speaker, and an organizer containing her medications and supplements.
Scott and McClintock, who first met as students at Michigan State University, got engaged in February 2023 after six years of dating.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
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Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Some of her other bachelorette travel essentials included a white noise machine, a music speaker, and an organizer containing her medications and supplements.
Scott and McClintock, who first met as students at Michigan State University, got engaged in February 2023 after six years of dating.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for white noise
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“White noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20noise. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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