English · Numbers & Time
period
/ˈpɪəriəd/
[/ˈpɪəriəd/]
a length of time
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A particular length or portion of time.
Example
The factory was very busy during the holiday shopping period.
The factory was very busy during the holiday shopping period.
Etymology
From Greek "periodos," a way around or a cycle.
How & Where It’s Used
A general word for a stretch of time; also a punctuation mark.