backgroundlistening
nounUK /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˌlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˌlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/
Listening to something while you do other things.
I do backgroundlistening to music while I clean my room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Hearing sounds around you without trying to pay attention.
The backgroundlistening of birds helped her relax.
3. Playing audio softly so it does not distract you.
Backgroundlistening to a story helped him fall asleep.
4. Learning words by hearing them often without studying.
Backgroundlistening to songs can teach you new words.