Period
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪriːəd/
Period (noun)
- A length of time with a start and end.
- A part of the school day when a subject is taught.
- A dot used at the end of a sentence.
Examples
- The project will take a period of six months to complete.
- She was away for a short period during the summer.
Common collocations: short period, extended period, period of time, first period, free period