at rest

phrase

1

: resting or reposing especially in sleep or death

2

: quiescent, motionless

3

: free of anxieties

Examples of at rest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike traditional security measures that protect data only at rest or in transit, confidential computing safeguards sensitive information while it is being processed. — John Pettit, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Golf's rules generally say there is no penalty when an outside influence — including an animal — moves a ball at rest, and the ball is ordinarily replaced. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

There’s no need to plan gas stops, pull over at rest areas, or book a hotel just to break up the trip. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

The antenna is extremely lightweight, and the team miniaturized it to be both the right size and shape to fit the tiny helicopters, which sit just 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the ground at rest. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at rest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed