period · n
period (MARK)
B1 a mark (.) that is put at the end of a sentence, or at the end of a word that has been shortened
Dictionary examples:
My teacher said, 'Don't forget the period. It's not a question?' (0.0)
My pen ran out of ink mid-sentence. Now I have to draw the period (0.0)
My friend thinks a period is just a very small circle. He's not wrong (0.0)
period (SCHOOL)
B1 in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught
Dictionary examples:
During math period, the teacher accidentally taught us how to count sheep. (0.0)
In the computer period, we learned how to turn the computer on. (0.0)
The science period exploded with excitement when we mixed baking soda and vinegar. (0.0)
We have six periods of science a week. (19.1)
period (TIME)
B1 a length of time
Dictionary examples:
The period between alarm clocks is my favorite part of the day. (0.0)
The period between ordering pizza and its arrival feels like forever. (0.0)
During the no-internet period, I remembered books existed. (0.0)
The study will be carried out over a six-month period. (20.3)
Unemployment in the first half of the year was 2% lower than in the same period last year. (30.1)
Her work means that she spends long periods away from home. (32.2)
The house was built during the colonial period. (57.4)