Period meaning in English

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Definition

a period: an amount of time, a duration, an era noun
a period (at the end of a sentence) (US): a full stop, a "." at the end of a sentence (US) noun
It's over. Period. It's over. My decision is final.
(a) period (building): (an) old-fashioned, antique (building) adjective
a (menstrual) period: a time of the month during which menstruation occurs noun
Are you on your period? Are you currently menstruating?

Examples

  • "Though I am still mourning Stink (a period which will last 40 days and 40 nights), I have decided to communicate to you my wishes for your atonement."
  • "Once this period is over, you don't necessarily have to come back to work immediately."
  • "This was highlighted yesterday when she provided the wrong file for an important sales talk PERIOD."
  • "Philip : Please stop crying PERIOD."
  • "It's got to be tonight. Period."
  • "Now, sadly, she is none of these things PERIOD."
  • "There's an amazing period fireplace in the living room, and the bathroom's humongous."
  • "I think I would prove particularly helpful during your periods of extended absence, as well as during "sleepy time", which, if I understood correctly, occurs nearly every afternoon."
  • "I have included an audio file of the patient during one of his calmer periods."
  • "Moira : The weeks preceding and following Christmas day are by far the busiest shopping periods of the year, with record amounts of money pouring in nationwide."
  • "To a very special lady PERIOD."
  • "Dear Luna, Sadly, I must bring to your attention the poor performance of my secretary, Doris May PERIOD."
  • "Edward : Hello everyone, this is a song I wrote over the Christmas period, when I was alone."
  • "Doris' mind is clearly not on the job PERIOD."
  • "Doris used to be an excellent worker: punctual, efficient and a talented maker of coffee PERIOD."
  • "Therefore, it is with regret that I recommend she be dismissed as soon as possible PERIOD."
  • "Younger and more attractive, if possible PERIOD."
  • "Please send me a new one PERIOD."
  • "Horatio : Are you on your period?"

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