full stop

NOUN

complete stop

Synonyms

WEAK

dead stop decimal point dot full point period point screeching halt

Example Sentences

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Last year’s full stop on hiring is loosening up a bit.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Paltrow: I try to never read anything about myself, full stop, ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I've replied to many an email - my punctuation may be extra but a full stop feels blunt.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

Waymo says its cars are designed to come to a full stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

“We knew,” her mother said, with a full stop that barricaded any further questions.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi