noun
- a length of time
- the punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence
- a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle
adjective
- belonging to or typical of a particular historical time
Examples
- The Renaissance was an important period in European history.
- Don’t forget to put a period at the end of your sentence.
- She missed school because of her period.
- I have math class during third period.
- The Jurassic period was known for its dinosaurs.
- They decorated their home with period furniture from the 1800s.
- There was a brief period of silence before he answered.
- The doctor said to take the medicine for a two-week period.