white noise
Constant random sound
White noise is a steady, uniform sound containing all frequencies at equal intensity—like static, a fan, or rainfall.
It masks other sounds and aids sleep or concentration: I use white noise to block out street noise.
Figuratively, white noise is meaningless background chatter or information overload that can be safely ignored: The political coverage became white noise after a while.
- hissSharp sibilant sound
- humLow steady sound
- staticWithout motion or change
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
buzz · psychoacoustics · drone · sound design · fan · sound · whirr · randomness · ambient · machine · sound machine · mask · snow · television · lullaby · calm · ocean waves · background
- baby carebottles, bottle feeding, pacifiers, cribs, baby oil
- Color Idiomsblack sheep, blue moon, green light, red flag, golden rule
- relaxation aidsstress ball, weighted blanket, massage chair, diffuser, aromatherapy
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- infant sleepcrib, bassinet, sleep patterns, safe sleep, sleep position
- sensory therapiesaromatherapy, music therapy, sound therapy, light therapy, massage
white noiseclear signal
Unambiguous transmitted message
information · message · signal · broadcast · communication
white noisealarm
Urgent warning signal
siren · alert · notification · wake-up call · interruption
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