The night is silent, except for the chirping of crickets.

Meaning: There is no sound at night, except for the sound of crickets making their chirping noise.

Choice of Words: Night means the dark time when people sleep. Silent means without any sound. Except means not including. Chirping is the sound that crickets make. Crickets are small, jumping insects that make a chirping sound.

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Related Expressions

• The night was dark and silent except for the noise.
• The park was empty except for a few squirrels.
• The beach was deserted, except for a few seagulls scavenging for food.
• The chirping crickets filled the night air with their melody.
• The chirping crickets serenaded the tranquil night.
• The chirping crickets filled the night with music.
• Chirping crickets fill night air.
• Chirping crickets filled night with music.
• The chirping of crickets filled the night with music.
• The air was still, and the only sound was the chirping of crickets.