periodically

adverb

pe·​ri·​od·​i·​cal·​ly ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē 

1

: at regular intervals of time

2

: from time to time : frequently

Examples of periodically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Daytime winds could continue to pick up periodically into early next week, but high temperatures will start to come down closer to 90 degrees. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

That's why Privacy Bee and other private data protection systems periodically check. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Manager Blake Butera stepped away multiple times to pick up calls, then periodically checked his phone in between batting practice throws. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026

While the children played downstairs, the spouse remained upstairs, periodically checking on them and bringing them snacks, police said. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically