Epoch – a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events etc.
(Pronounced ee-pok)
To remember the definition of the word epoch, use the following mnemonic:
She carried an eel in her pocket (epoch), I remember that period in my life.
Examples of epoch in a sentence
The Emperor's death marked the start of a new epoch.
Each week they covered a different epoch of art history.
The epoch of peace was brought to an abrupt end.
