noun
era
EER-ruh
noun
1
A period of time marked out by particular events, developments, or characteristics.
"The internet ushered in a new era of communication."
"She grew up during the era of black-and-white television."
How to Use Era
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA distinct stretch of history, often defined by something that made it different from what came before.
Common pairings
new era
end of an era
golden era
Word Forms
eras plural
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Etymology
From Late Latin aera, originally denoting a starting point from which years were counted.