boombarrier

noun
UK /ˈbuːmˌbæriə/
US /ˈbumˌbɛriər/

A boombarrier is a big wall that keeps loud sounds from getting through.

The band practiced behind a boombarrier so the neighbors could sleep.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A magical shield that blocks explosive blasts.

The wizard raised a boombarrier just before the firework went off.

3. A device that stops a speaker from making too much noise.

He clipped a boombarrier onto the speaker at the party.

4. A person who stands in front of a crowd to block loud music.

The boombarrier waved everyone back from the giant amps.