noisewindow
/ˈnɔɪzˌwɪndəʊ/nounVerified NewAlso in: Lärmfenster (Deutsch) · ruidoventana (Español) · bruitêtre (Français)
The hours after which household noise becomes an offense to the shared wall.
The noisewindow opens at ten and is monitored by both sides of the terrace. Drums move to headphones; washing machines are rescheduled by treaty. The window is never discussed and perfectly understood, and both households test it gently, once a year, with a dropped pan.
Etym. — noise + window — the curfew of the shared wall.
Rel. — sharedwalltrust
Novelty check: APPROVE
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