era

noun

\ ˈer-ə

, ˈe-rə, ˈir-ə

Definition of era

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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

3a : 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

abbreviation

Definition of ERA (Entry 2 of 2)

1 earned run average

2 Equal Rights Amendment

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Synonyms: Noun

age, day, epoch, period, time

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Noun

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

Examples of era in a Sentence

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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.

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These shifts have raised questions about how relevant expensive, occasional events are in an era when the way people shop and connect with brands has so drastically changed. — Marc Bain, Quartzy, "Do fashion weeks still have a purpose?," 7 Sep. 2019 The most private rooms, which were deemed least important during that era, would hold the oldest furnishings, while the main living space — the home’s showpiece — would be the most modern. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "A young designer transforms her three-bedroom East Boston fixer-upper," 5 Sep. 2019 His vision redefined fashion photography as a whole, ushering in an era of natural beauty captured in raw portraits that highlighted women in a new light. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Peter Lindbergh, Legendary Fashion Photographer, Dies at 74," 4 Sep. 2019 That era has been immortalized in Hong Kong cinema, such as the 1991 movie To Be Number One. — Ilaria Maria Sala, Quartz, "Hong Kong is having flashbacks to the bad old days of police corruption and mafia ties," 1 Sep. 2019 The rise was made possible by charismatic intellectuals such as Milton Friedman, who in that era spotted the chance to nudge history in their preferred direction. — The Economist, "When economists ruled the world," 31 Aug. 2019 One of them appeared to be Andrew Luck in the era of the Civil War. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, "Capt. Andrew Luck 'respectfully declines' to reveal identity," 26 Aug. 2019 Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer PITTSBURGH – In an era when players are striking out more than ever, Reds shortstop José Iglesias stands out for his ability to hit well with two strikes. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Reds shortstop José Iglesias among best two-strike hitters in the league," 24 Aug. 2019 In turn, romantic ballads from that same era sweeten, if only deceivingly, several moments of brewing anger. — Carlos Aguilar, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Argentine white-collar crime drama ‘Rojo’ revels in 1970s corruption and style," 22 Aug. 2019

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era

noun

English Language Learners Definition of era

: a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.

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era

noun

\ ˈer-ə

, ˈir-ə\

Kids Definition of era

1 : a period of time starting from some special date or event or known for a certain feature the computer era

2 : an important period of history the colonial era

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