adjective
soundproof
Soundproof (adjective) means Built or treated so that sound cannot pass through. Example: “The recording studio has soundproof walls.”
adjective
1
Built or treated so that sound cannot pass through.
"The contestant was placed in a soundproof booth so he could not receive help from the audience."
"The recording studio has soundproof walls."
verb
1
To treat a room or object so that it blocks sound from passing in or out.
"They soundproofed the garage before turning it into a home studio."
How to use soundproof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to block sound, or the act of making something block sound.
Common pairings
soundproof room
soundproof the walls
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- soundproofs
- Past tense
- soundproofed
- Comparative
- more soundproof
- Superlative
- most soundproof
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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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