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peace

American  

[pees] / pis /

noun

peace plural

1. the nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

2. Often Peace an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism.

   the Peace of Ryswick.

   Synonyms:

   accord, pact, truce, armistice

3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations.

   Try to live in peace with your neighbors.

   Synonyms:

   amity, concord, rapport

4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security.

   He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.

5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.

6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquility; serenity.

   Has therapy helped you find the peace you’ve been looking for?

   Synonyms:

   quiet, calm

   Antonyms:

   disquiet, anxiety, agitation

7. a state of tranquility or serenity.

   May he rest in peace.

8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquility.

   the peace of a mountain resort.

9. silence; stillness.

   The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

10. Peace, a comedy (421 b.c.) by Aristophanes.

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interjection

1. (used to express greeting or farewell or to request quietness or silence.)

verb (used without object)

peaced, peacing

1. Obsolete. to be or become silent.

idioms

1. make one's peace with, to become reconciled with.

   He repaired the fence he had broken and made his peace with the neighbor on whose property it stood.

2. at peace,

   1. in a state or relationship of nonbelligerence or concord; not at war.

   2. untroubled; tranquil; content.

   3. deceased.

3. keep the peace, to maintain order; cause to refrain from creating a disturbance.

   Several officers of the law were on hand to keep the peace.

4. make peace, to ask for or arrange a cessation of hostilities or antagonism.

5. hold / keep one's peace, to refrain from or cease speaking; keep silent.

   Can you please just hold your peace until I'm done talking?

peace British  

/ piːs /

noun

1. 1. the state existing during the absence of war

   2. ( as modifier )

      peace negotiations

2. (modifier) denoting a person or thing symbolizing support for international peace

   peace women

3. (often capital) a treaty marking the end of a war

4. a state of harmony between people or groups; freedom from strife

5. law and order within a state; absence of violence or other disturbance

   a breach of the peace

6. absence of mental anxiety (often in the phrase peace of mind )

7. a state of stillness, silence, or serenity

8. 1. in a state of harmony or friendship

   2. in a state of serenity

   3. dead

      the old lady is at peace now

9. to keep silent

10. to maintain or refrain from disturbing law and order

11. to become reconciled with

12. to bring hostilities to an end

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verb

1. obsolete (intr) to be or become silent or still

peace More Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing peace

• at peace
• hold one's tongue (peace)
• keep the peace
• leave someone in peace
• make one's peace with
• make peace

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonpeace
  noun
• peacelessness
  noun
• self-peace
  noun
• semipeace
  noun
• peaceless
  adjective
• peacelike
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• peace
  plural

Etymology

Origin of peace

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English pes, pese, pece, from Anglo-French pe(e)s, pes and Old French pais, paix, pes, from Latin pāc-, stem of pax “peace, peace treaty, amity”; see origin at pact

Explanation

Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s no fighting or war, everything coexisting in perfect harmony and freedom. In our war-torn world, it seems like there’s not nearly enough peace. However peace can be big and small, seen in entire countries or brief moments. After a war, two countries may sign a peace treaty, agreeing to not fight anymore. Sweden has avoided war since 1814, and enjoys the peace that the lack of conflict brings. When you feel at peace with yourself, you are content to be the person you are, flaws and everything.

Example Sentences

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peace peaced peacing

Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told NBC on Sunday that President Donald Trump is giving “some space” for peace talks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Signs of renewed progress toward peace in the U.S.-Iran conflict helped ease oil markets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

“We hope these findings provide them with some measure of peace and closure after several difficult months.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

"The UN is judged through the peace and security lens. But the UN is much wider than that and it's delivering in many, many areas -- in development, in human rights," she said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Give my family a life of peace and tranquility, in Asamando.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

We went to a big studio launch party and, as usual, when offered the possibility of something newer and more interesting than me, he peaced out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2025

Listeners, like me, who were Elliott’s age when “E.T.” dramatically peaced out into the clouds, shed some leftover tears at the theme to its end credits.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022

The Justin stands alone: After Greg peaced out on Katie, Blake wasn’t the only guy in the mix.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2021

Since they came on the scene right after “Sex and the City” peaced out in 2004, we were glad to have them.

From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2019

I could see the King was somewhat staggered by her sweet words, yet was he not peaced in a moment.

From In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

I’m peacing out on that, and we’re done.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

As for all those business leaders supposedly peacing out, well, it's important to read the fine print.

From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2021

Related Words

• accord
• friendship
• love
• reconciliation
• truce
• unity