Era

Era

A short documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

EER-uh   /ˈɪərə/

Definition

A long, distinct period of history characterised by particular events, conditions, or a defining cultural identity.

Plain meaning

A big chunk of time that feels different from the chunks before and after it.

Register

Formal in history and science, but increasingly playful in everyday speech and online.