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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Its accessible design also enables researchers to stain cells directly and observe them over long periods without the clogging problems that can occur in closed systems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Sarah, 39, describes the trial as one of the darkest periods of her life.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The problems with so many of those include high fees and lock-in periods with hefty withdrawal penalties.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Instead, much of the book is taken up with an old-fashioned and highly questionable history of science in which people are defined by the periods they lived in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Gebu’s joviality lasted for several days, and as was usual during these periods, Ranofer fared better as to food.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
