Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

periodic

[peer-ee-od-ik] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The wildfire haze has drifted into nearby Singapore, Malaysia, East Timor and even the Philippines, prompting periodic school closures and health warnings.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The EU can also impose periodic penalty payments of up to 5% of average daily sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Authorities have responded with periodic waves of arrests, warnings, business closures and other measures.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

My wife would like to send him periodic gifts of money.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Just the slow periodic rack and shuffle of the oarlocks.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy


Vocabulary lists containing periodic

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training