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TOEFL BNC: 3312 COCA: 1884

era

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noun

ˈer-ə How to pronounce era (audio)
ˈe-rə,
ˈir-ə How to pronounce era (audio)
1
a
: a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned
b
: a memorable or important date or event
especially : one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing
2
: a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis
3
a
: a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature
the era of the horse and buggy
b
: a stage in development (as of a person or thing)
c
: a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon
Paleozoic era

ERA

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
earned run average
2
Equal Rights Amendment

Synonyms

Noun

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period, epoch, era, age mean a division of time.

period may designate an extent of time of any length.

periods of economic prosperity

epoch applies to a period begun or set off by some significant or striking quality, change, or series of events.

the steam engine marked a new epoch in industry

era suggests a period of history marked by a new or distinct order of things.

the era of global communications

age is used frequently of a fairly definite period dominated by a prominent figure or feature.

the age of Samuel Johnson

Example Sentences

Noun the era of the horse and buggy We're just now entering an era of great prosperity. His death marks the end of an era.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
While debuting the trailer at TIFF, Chazelle spoke of his desire to subvert audience expectations of what Hollywood was like during the silent era. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The jump comes during an era of rapid growth for the university. Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 The biggest challenge working festivals during the Covid era is… Everything! Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 During the civil-rights era, he was seen by Black critics (including actor Ossie Davis) as being too submissive toward whites. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The Irish were 4-0 wearing green during the Brian Kelly era — and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak in them this time. Tom Coyne, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 The Irish were 4-0 wearing green during the Brian Kelly era — and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak in them this time. Tom Coyne, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Historic declines in math and reading scores during the lockdown era plus an embrace of anti-American propaganda by the educational establishment have left many U.S. parents desperate for new school options. James Freeman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Other demonstrations and boycotts against BYU erupted during the civil rights era, according to the Utah Historical Quarterly, including in Fort Collins, Colo.; San Jose, Calif.; and El Paso, Texas. David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money — more at ore

First Known Use

Noun

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of era was in 1615

Phrases Containing era

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