- Today's Word
Epoch
Epoch
EP-uhk or EE-pok
Definition
(noun) A significant period in history or a person’s life; an era marked by notable events or changes.
Example
The invention of the internet ushered in a new epoch in human communication.
Word Origin
From Greek epokhē, meaning “a fixed point in time” or “pause.”
Fun Fact
The word epoch has a timeless feel because it often describes moments that reshape everything—scientifically, culturally, or personally. In geology, an epoch marks a major division of Earth’s timeline, like the Holocene we live in today. In everyday speech, it might refer to turning points in our own lives: the start of a career, a new relationship, or a global shift in how we live. Every epoch reminds us that history—big or small—moves in waves.
