The passengers sat quietly in their seats.

Meaning: People who travel on a train rested in a seated position without making any noise in the chairs on the train.

Choice of Words: Passengers are people who travel on a train, bus, or plane. Sat is the past tense of sit, which means to rest in a seated position. Quietly is the opposite of loudly. Seats are chairs on a train, bus, or plane.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Passengers sat quietly in their seats.
• Passengers sat quietly in seats.
• The passengers clung tightly to their seats, fearing for their lives.
• The passengers settled into their seats.
• The passengers settled into their seats for the long journey.
• The passengers settled into their seats, eager for the journey.
• Passengers found seats quickly.
• Passengers sat quietly.
• The audience members rose from their seats.
• The seats were comfortable and cozy.