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Definition quiet in American English

quiet noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈkwaɪət/
1

a place or situation where there is not much noise or activity

Example

Can we have some quiet please (=can everyone stop talking)?

Example

He relaxed in the quiet of his hotel room.

Example

We moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.

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Definition quiet in American English