soundproof
Soundproof (adjective) means Built or treated so that sound cannot pass through. Example: “The recording studio has soundproof walls.”
How to use soundproof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to block sound, or the act of making something block sound.
Word forms
more soundproof comparative, soundproofed past tense, soundproofs singular, most soundproof superlative
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Etymology
From sound + -proof, on the pattern of waterproof and fireproof.
Rhymes for soundproof
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What does “soundproof” mean?
The word “soundproof” means built or treated so that sound cannot pass through. In plain terms, able to block sound, or the act of making something block sound.
How do you use “soundproof” in a sentence?
Here is “soundproof” used in a sentence: “The recording studio has soundproof walls.”
What part of speech is “soundproof”?
Depending on how it is used, “soundproof” can be an adjective and a verb.
How many meanings does “soundproof” have?
“Soundproof” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: built or treated so that sound cannot pass through.
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