epoch

noun
UK: /ˈiːpɒk/
US: /ˈepɑːk/

  1. A period of time in history that is remarkable or important.

    1. The invention of the printing press marked a new epoch in human history.
    2. The digital epoch has transformed the way we communicate and access information.

  2. A division of geologic time, smaller than a period and larger than an age.

    1. The current epoch is the Holocene, which began about 11,700 years ago.
    2. Fossil records help scientists understand the different forms of life that existed in each epoch.

Synonyms

era age period time eon stage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "epoch" in English means: A period of time in history that is remarkable or important., A division of geologic time, smaller than a period and larger than an age..

The phonetic transcription of "epoch" is /ˈiːpɒk/ in British English and /ˈepɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "epoch": era, age, period, time, eon, stage.

Example usage of "epoch": "The invention of the printing press marked a new epoch in human history.". More examples on the page.