Definition of Epoch

a significant period in time

Examples of Epoch in a sentence

Many people consider the development of the first antibiotic to be the epoch of man’s therapeutic advances.  🔊

When the pharaoh’s first son took the throne, his succession marked an epoch in Egyptian history.  🔊

Carl knew an epoch began when he first saw the woman he wanted to marry.  🔊

As a result of the scientist’s discoveries, an epoch of genetic manipulation was triggered.  🔊

The development of nuclear weapons indicated an epoch in warfare.  🔊

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