era

noun
UK: /ˈɪərə/
US: /ˈɪrə/

  1. A period of time in history with particular characteristics.

    1. The space era began in the 20th century.
    2. The Victorian era was a time of great social change, and new technology.

  2. A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

    1. We're living in the digital era now.
    2. The development marked a new era in the history of flight, improving air travel.

  3. A system of chronology dating from a fixed point or event.

    1. This era is measured from the birth of Christ.
    2. The geological era is often divided into shorter periods for easier study, observation.

Synonyms

period time epoch generation age

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "era" in English means: A period of time in history with particular characteristics., A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic., A system of chronology dating from a fixed point or event..

The phonetic transcription of "era" is /ˈɪərə/ in British English and /ˈɪrə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "era": period, time, epoch, generation, age.

Example usage of "era": "The space era began in the 20th century.". More examples on the page.