noise machine

Ambient sound generator

A noise machine is a device that generates ambient sound—white noise, rain, ocean waves, or similar—to mask disruptive sounds and promote sleep or concentration: I can't sleep in hotels without my noise machine.

Figuratively, a noise machine is a person or organization that produces constant, often meaningless chatter, particularly in political contexts: The campaign's noise machine kept churning out attacks.

Related
  • staticWithout motion or change
  • humLow steady sound
  • buzzContinuous low drone
  • fanAdmirer or air mover
  • sleepRecurring unconscious repose

sleep aid · deep sleep · soothing · drone · whir · ambient · background · block out · lullaby · tinnitus · masking · ocean · rain sounds · relaxation · bedroom · insomnia · generator · constant

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sound output

noise machinesilence

Total lack of sound

quiet · stillness · soundlessness · dead silence · soundproofing

signal vs noise

noise machinemusic player

Audio playback device

radio · speaker system · voice recorder · communication device · clear signal

POLITICAL DISCOURSE (metaphorical sense)

noise machinetruth teller

One who states reality

voice of reason · straight shooter · trusted source · signal · clarity

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G