period

Definition

  • noun: a length of time during which a series of events or an action takes place or is completed
  • noun: the completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a single action
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: conclusion, alexandrine, archean

Examples

  • The law requires a 'cooling-off period' between the time a gun is purchased and when it may be possessed.

  • Once you join the pension plan, you have a 14-day 'cooling-off period' within which to change your mind.

  • The 'period' between Christmas and New Year's Eve is a very busy one for us.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - To Jackie. - Uncle Jackie. Cranberry juice. It's a natural diuretic. My girlfriend drinks it when she's got her period. What, do you got your period? - Fucking...! - Get off! - Get your fucking hands off me! - Hey. Hey, hey. (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) to come down here again for this. Won't happen again, Mr. C. Carmen's developing into a fine young lady. You should be proud. You get your period yet, Carmen? You Johnny Sullivan's kid? - You live with your grandmother? - Yeah. Vin, get him a couple loaves of bread, couple half-gallons of milk. (..)
    2006 The Departed