moment of silence

noun phrase

: a short period of silent thought or prayer

The crowd observed a moment of silence for those who died in the tragedy.

Examples of moment of silence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pictures show commuters conducting a moment of silence on the highway, the Dizengoff Fountain filled with red dye and a memorial beach installation honoring lives lost in the 2023 attacks. — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

The commemoration began with a national moment of silence at the time the attack started. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

The former professional rugby player went on to thank Otley Rugby Club in West Yorkshire, where Phil played and served as the club’s captain in the 1970s, for honoring his father at their match over the weekend with a moment of silence. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Before the game, there was a brief moment of silence for former Marlins pitcher José Fernández on the 10th anniversary the two-time All-Star died in a boating accident. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026