soundproofing

soundproofing is the present participle and gerund of soundproof.

Noun

soundproofing (usually uncountable, plural soundproofings)

(usually) Something that prevents sound from traveling through it, such as is put on walls so adjacent areas are not disturbed by noise.
- Until the soundproofing is installed, I don't think I'll be able to get to sleep here.
(usually) The act of installing material to dampen sound.
- The soundproofing will take place today.

soundproof (third-person singular simple present soundproofs, present participle soundproofing, simple past and past participle soundproofed)

To make resistant to transmitting sound.
- We soundproofed the room so we couldn't hear the road noises; unfortunately we couldn't hear the fire alarm either.

plural	soundproofings

What does soundproofing mean?: Soundproofing means something that prevents sound from traveling through it, such as is put on walls so adjacent areas are not disturbed by noise.
What is soundproofing the present participle and gerund of?: Soundproofing is the present participle and gerund of soundproof.
What part of speech is soundproofing?: Soundproofing is a noun.
What is the plural of soundproofing?: The plural of soundproofing is soundproofings.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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