full stop

noun

1. period.

full stop

noun

1. Also called (esp US and Canadian): period. the punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence that is not a question or exclamation, after abbreviations, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of full stop¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The Academy noted the author's flowing syntax with long, winding sentences devoid of full stops that has become his signature.

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It’s her most personal album since her 2016 debut, “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter,” full stop.

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“Within moments, the robot came to a full stop in response to sensing a pedestrian in close proximity, which is considered its fail-safe state.”

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Paid parental leave is infant child care, full stop.

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“And it’s not a tragedy. It’s a fact. And I have to start accepting it, full stop.”

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