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—
Joseph Nocera
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In many ways, the reactions elicited by these Nordic interior design principles are highly comparable to those of white noise.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The pounding waves at Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlán provide the perfect soundtrack for a sound sleep—a natural white noise machine.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition, the earbuds can connect to your smartphone to provide sleep analytics, and access a white noise library.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Creating white noise is a great way to lull a fussy baby to sleep.
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The pounding waves at Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlán provide the perfect soundtrack for a sound sleep—a natural white noise machine.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition, the earbuds can connect to your smartphone to provide sleep analytics, and access a white noise library.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Creating white noise is a great way to lull a fussy baby to sleep.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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“White noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20noise. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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