What does "Period" mean?

historical era or time frame

Synonym: era Opposite: beginning, start

"Period" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Phoebe: Well, what period is it from?

— Friends S6E11

WE ARE NOT ANIMAL PEOPLE, PERIOD.

— Gilmore Girls S1E14

I don't want you dancing with college kids, period.

— Grey's Anatomy S6E13

Fourth period.

— How I Met Your Mother S6E19

I can't sing, period.

— Modern Family S4E16

Just take it, period.

— Sex and the City S1E5

so you can't have the tabloid, period.

— Suits S1E11

Period.

— The Office S2E8

"Period" in TV shows & movies

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