period
noun
a rather large interval of time that is meaningful in the life of a person, in history, etc., because of its particular characteristics.
periods
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pluralof period.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That isn’t to say that stocks don’t occasionally endure periods of subpar returns.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Finding fossils from much earlier periods requires searching in places where delicate biological material had an unusual chance of surviving.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
It is a major cause of female infertility and symptoms can include irregular periods, excessive hair growth and weight gain.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
It also added features that remind teens to take a break if they have been scrolling for long periods, while allowing them to impose daily time limits on their usage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Oh, Nhamo! Having a few periods doesn’t make you an adult. You have so much to learn—and you’re so clever.”
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
