Moment-of-silence Definition

noun

A period of silence for quiet meditation, prayer or reflection.

The pastor always opened his Sunday service with a moment of silence.
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A period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person, as part of the mourning process. May also be conducted following a tragic event or on the anniversary thereof.

The principal requested a moment of silence in memory of the two girls who died in a car accident over the weekend.
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Other Word Forms of Moment-of-silence

Noun

Singular:
moment-of-silence
Plural:
moments of silence

Moment-of-silence Sentence Examples

  • There was a long moment of silence from the chamber around her, filled by the sound of her breathing as it grew more erratic, louder.

  • Fred asked after a proper moment of silence.

  • Another long moment of silence draped over them.

  • There was a moment of silence before the door buckled beneath a blow that sent her sprawling.

  • A moment of silence preceded Mary's response.

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