background noise
noun
: undesired sound that is heard in a radio broadcast, a tape recording, etc.
The recording had a lot of background noise.
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The earbuds have six mics and utilize an AI algorithm to get rid of background noise, making your voice sound clear on calls.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, any sensors must be capable of distinguishing weak signals from complex background noise.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Solar wind charge exchange had previously been considered interference or background noise interfering with astronomers' attempts to measure the density and temperature of plasma in distant galaxies and galaxy clusters.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The collar also held up against serious background noise.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
At the same time, any sensors must be capable of distinguishing weak signals from complex background noise.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Solar wind charge exchange had previously been considered interference or background noise interfering with astronomers' attempts to measure the density and temperature of plasma in distant galaxies and galaxy clusters.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The collar also held up against serious background noise.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for background noise
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“Background noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/background%20noise. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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