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

Indeed, Congress periodically engages in a debt ceiling charade, which wastes a lot of time and energy and limits nothing. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026

While not necessarily one of Rauschenberg’s most famous series, the sculptures have periodically been seen in major museums. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

The smoke from the fires could pose an air pollution problem periodically over the next 10 days, Masters notes. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Blessed with a photographic memory, the 75-year-old Sullenberger — one of the nation’s most famous aviators since Charles Lindbergh — began periodically forgetting things. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically