peace and quiet — A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
Pronunciation (IPA): /piːs ænd ˈkwaɪət/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to destroy my peace and quiet with a zoomies session.
- She moved to the countryside to find peace and quiet away from city noise.
- The library was supposed to be a place for peace and quiet, but someone's stomach was having a loud conversation.
peace and quiet
NOUN[/piːs ænd ˈkwaɪət/]
A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
A state of tranquility and silence; freedom from disturbance or noise
Even through a riot, peace and quiet.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Peace derives from Latin pax (peace, tranquility), while quiet originates from Latin quietus (calm, at rest). These two words combine to form an emphatic phrase emphasizing complete tranquility and absence of disturbance.
Breakdown
Peace (from Latin pax, meaning peace) + and (conjunction) + quiet (from Latin quietus, meaning calm or undisturbed) = a compound expression denoting complete peace and tranquility.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to destroy my peace and quiet with a zoomies session.”
“She moved to the countryside to find peace and quiet away from city noise.”
“The library was supposed to be a place for peace and quiet, but someone's stomach was having a loud conversation.”
“After retiring, he finally had the peace and quiet he had longed for.”
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