soundproof
Example Sentences
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Plants were placed in wooden soundproof boxes with two microphones pointing at their stems, ready to record anything from a subtle whisper to an outburst of slam poetry.
From New York Times
The noise often is much higher than the legally permitted limits, and only rarely do cafes or nightclubs use soundproofing equipment even though it is generally envisaged in the current regulations, she added.
From Seattle Times
Unless you have locked yourself in a soundproof booth through July, which I’ve considered doing, you no doubt have noticed the steady, escalating rumble of explosions.
From Los Angeles Times
She adds: “Typically, pocket doors are not as soundproof and don’t provide as much privacy as a regular swing door, whether single or double.”
From Seattle Times
Compressed-bamboo framing made each room nearly soundproof and markedly increased the walls’ insulation capacity.
From Los Angeles Times
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