white noise generator

Static sound device

A white noise generator is a device or application that produces a steady, uniform sound containing all audible frequencies at equal intensity.

The resulting hiss masks other sounds, making it useful for sleep, concentration, or privacy: I use a white noise generator to block out street noise.

Despite the name, many such devices also offer variations like pink noise or nature sounds.

Related
  • staticWithout motion or change
  • humLow steady sound
  • sleepRecurring unconscious repose
  • deep sleepUnconsciousness hard to rouse
  • fanAdmirer or air mover

sound machine · soothing · mask · block out · tinnitus · baby · ambient · ambient sound · drone · crackling · frequency · calm · app · speaker · rainfall · ocean · buzz · relaxation

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Opposites
acoustic output

white noise generatorsilence

Total lack of sound

music · speech · melody · rhythmic pattern · quiet

function/purpose

white noise generatorsound amplifier

Boosts audio levels

alarm · siren · wake-up alarm · microphone · hearing aid

acoustic environment

white noise generatorsilence

Total lack of sound

total silence · quiet · soundproofing · noise-canceling headphones · earplugs

Family

white, whiter, whitest, whiten, whitened, whitening, whiteness, whites, whitish

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G