quiet zone
No talking area
A quiet zone is an area where silence or reduced noise is expected or enforced.
Libraries designate quiet zones for focused study.
Train cars may have quiet zones restricting phone calls and loud conversation.
In radio terminology, a quiet zone is an area where broadcast signals are restricted to protect sensitive equipment like radio telescopes: The National Radio Quiet Zone surrounds the observatory in West Virginia.
- hushAbsence of sound
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- wildlife refugeProtected area for animals
- reading roomQuiet space for books
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
tranquility · library · peacefulness · bird sanctuary · nature preserve · noiseless · radio astronomy · Amtrak · train car · meditation · monastery · stillness · forest reserve · conservation area · acoustic panels · sound barrier · noise ordinances · noise pollution
- airport loungesairline lounge, VIP lounge, business lounge, executive lounge, first class lounge
- library areasreading room, stacks, reference desk, circulation desk, rare book room
- library sectionsfiction, nonfiction, reference, periodicals, children's section
- library thingsshelves, rows, aisles, rare books, manuscripts
- office spacesoffice, office building, cubicles, conference room, private office
- school librarylibrarian, librarians, school librarian, books, bookshelves
quiet zonesocial hub
Central gathering location
meeting space · common room · lounge · break room · gathering space
quiet zoneplay area
Recreation space for children
recreation area · dance floor · sports section · hustle and bustle
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