white noise

[wahyt noiz, hwahyt] / ˈwaɪt ˈnɔɪz, ˈʰwaɪt /

NOUN

acoustical noise

Synonyms

WEAK

broadcasting noise electrical noise hiss hissing hum moan purl siss sissing white sound

Example Sentences

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It was over that time I realised that whatever the person on the other side of the debate said, it was no more than white noise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

While our perception of salt, sweet and sour is reduced in the presence of white noise, umami is not, and tomatoes, and tomato juice is rich in umami.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Katherine Ryan couldn’t look any more serene sitting in the dark with her laptop open, white noise machine humming and an infant sleeping in her arms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

"At some point, it becomes a bit of a white noise," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

A torrent of children’s screams, white noise on Libby’s bus journey home, threatens to override key aspects of her story.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle