How to Use soundproof in a Sentence

soundproof

1 of 2 adjective
  • Morsy was then led back to a soundproof glass cage in the courtroom.
    — Magdy Samaan and Bianca Britton, CNN, 18 June 2019
  • The room had to be soundproof with a few hooks installed up high, Wolf said.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN, 29 June 2019
  • Flames spread quickly on either side of the stage and spread along the soundproof foam.
    — Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Among the manse’s most notable perks are a private gym, a soundproof music room, and a wine cellar.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The drummers then brought the party inside where a soundproof club was waiting for guests to dance the night away.
    — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Feb. 2021
  • There will be a sketch artist, who will be present in the soundproof gallery to draw images of the defendants in the courtroom.
    — John Parkinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2021
  • While our eyes can’t see the tiny vibrations, the team’s high-speed camera, placed behind soundproof glass, could.
    — Sarah Scoles, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2014
  • The home also has a soundproof theater room, complete with a stage, a sun room, a formal dining room and a card room.
    — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2021
  • The thick concrete walls, essential for a soundproof studio, withstood the winds well.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Parked in the driveway was a soundproof space with a seat as comfortable as any ergonomic office chair.
    — Karina Bland, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2021
  • Thames is Finney Blake who’s being held in a soundproof basement by Hawke, a masked killer.
    — Dallas News, 30 June 2022
  • The interior common door [had been] flimsy and not very soundproof.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Nelson’s second night during her stay was spent in a private, soundproof room with a comfortable bed and non-skid floors.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022
  • Elsewhere, a separate guest bedroom with soundproof walls tacks on 372 square feet.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Inside was a chair, a computer monitor, a microphone, and a lot of soundproof foam.
    — Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Miulee’s soundproof velvet curtains share similar strong points, with even more color options to choose from.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Though not completely soundproof, the noise is significantly reduced when the doors, which lie flat against the walls when open, are closed.
    — Karen Bruno, WSJ, 6 June 2018
  • The congressman started his live interview just as the pig was entering the guest area behind what was thought to be heavy soundproof doors.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Dumbo, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city, is a place made possible by soundproof windows.
    — Curbed, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The first installment centered on a 13-year-old boy who’s being held in a soundproof basement by a sadistic, masked killer.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Two of the bedrooms were configured as an art studio and a soundproof movie theater, respectively.
    — CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • From there, Wixey placed them one by one in a soundproof container with minimal echo called an anechoic chamber.
    — Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Earplugs, thick rugs, and soundproof curtains can all help to reduce sound rather than add to it, and may all help to improve the quality of your overall snoozing.
    — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Just behind that setup is a soundproof VIP lounge for clients that need extra attention.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2021
  • The perks just keep on coming in the form of a state-of-the-art music studio, a soundproof movie theater and a Japanese soaking tub.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2023
  • They were concentrated in the children’s book section, which was separated from the rest of the library by soundproof glass.
    — Michael W. Clune, Harper's Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The space also houses nine soundproof Framery phone booths, some of which are ADA-compliant.
    — AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The soundproof chamber was comfortable, with a sitting room, shower, and small kitchen, but all clues to the time of day—such as a clocks, radio, or telephone—were banished.
    — Jo Marchant, Wired, 1 Sep. 2020
  • In addition, insulated, soundproof walls ensure the home stays quiet and comfortable all year long.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The design of the guest rooms is equal parts retro and brutalist, while the spaces remain comfortable and, most importantly, soundproof.
    — Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026

soundproof

2 of 2 verb
  • An attempt to soundproof the day care ceiling made things worse.
    — New York Times, 22 Jan. 2022
  • Did the airport pay for soundproofing the homes of people living close to it?
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 10 July 2018
  • O’Sullivan has a small recording studio in his with a thick gray rug as soundproofing.
    — Daniel Yadin, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Nap York’s floors are soundproofed with upcycled tires, while white-noise machines emit a gentle hum.
    — Ashley Mateo, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2018
  • Safety and soundproofing measures are required as part of the project's approval.
    — Erin Sauder, Elgin Courier-News, 13 July 2018
  • Plans show that many of the doors throughout the home are expected to be soundproofed and operated via keypad.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023
  • This is great for soundproofing or simply adding warmth and softness to a room without using paint or wallpaper.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • This is great for soundproofing or simply adding warmth and softness to a room without using paint or wallpaper.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Many of the doors will allegedly be soundproof and accessible via keypad.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Take on a new instrument without properly soundproofing your room first.
    — New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020
  • Up to 50 patrons will be allowed to eat and drink on the patio area, which will be renovated, roofed-over and soundproofed.
    — Barbara Henry, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
  • The 70-year-old former soundproofing specialist had run out of home improvement projects.
    — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
  • The blaze started on the third floor before spreading rapidly to the second floor, catching on the foam mattresses that were used to soundproof the karaoke rooms.
    — Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Face-to-face therapy generally unfolds in a safe space, behind closed doors, often soundproofed.
    — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
  • Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • A little office with large windows is going to be soundproofed and turned into a recording/podcast studio, and a rare books room will be open by appointment.
    — James Bartlett, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • All rooms are soundproofed to the point that roaring jet engines don’t produce a muffle, even through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which will ensure you don’t miss out on the action.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Aside from providing protection for both the rug itself and the floor, rug pads can help with soundproofing by providing extra padding under thin rugs.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • To figure out whether plants actually were emitting sounds, Hadany and her team commissioned soundproofed acoustic boxes.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 30 Mar. 2023
  • New York The glass windows in each guest room have seven layers of soundproofing material and are more than 4 inches thick.
    — Scott McCartney, WSJ, 23 May 2018
  • In New York there was a black site above a bustling food court, the windows darkened and the rooms soundproofed so that the screaming never reached the people sitting below.
    — Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The network spent $25,000 installing broadcast equipment and soundproofing the house.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Head to the backside of the library, where architects used glass partitioning and rammed earth to nearly soundproof the space from both Caltrain horns and the children’s area.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The center's expansive offices are soundproofed, with reflective glass windows for privacy.
    — Teresa Watanabe, latimes.com, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Ultimately, the director worked with White to up the realism, with tweaks like Dewey soundproofing the classroom.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
  • There’s also a one-bedroom guesthouse that Schlessinger soundproofed and used as a studio, plus a three-car garage topped by a guest or staff apartment and a fitness pavilion with a gym and guest suite.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
  • One example would be the developer of a block of flats being required to install soundproofing to mitigate against any noise from an existing music venue.
    — Richard Smirke, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2018
  • As for the soundproofing foam glued to the ceiling, Jacques alleged that a local company recommended it to him without disclosing the fire risk.
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Simple design changes could include soundproofing rooms, installing heavier doors and quieter laundry machines and dishwashers.
    — Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2020
  • The fire, which may have been caused by sparklers igniting the club’s soundproofing insulation, killed at least 40 people and left 119 injured.
    — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026

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