# time period

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/

## Definitions
1. The length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.

## Etymology
From time + period.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/time-period