Synonyms of era

era

noun

ˈer-ə 

as in day

an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing

the introduction of the mass production of cars on an assembly line ushered in the era of the automobile

Synonyms & Similar Words

• day
• age
• time
• period
• epoch
• year
• generation
• cycle
• span
• date
• space
• while
• vintage
• spell
• bit
• stretch

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun era differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of era are age, epoch, and period. While all these words mean "a division of time," era suggests a period of history marked by a new or distinct order of things.

the era of global communications

When might age be a better fit than era?

While in some cases nearly identical to era, age is used frequently of a fairly definite period dominated by a prominent figure or feature.

the age of Samuel Johnson

Where would epoch be a reasonable alternative to era?

While the synonyms epoch and era are close in meaning, epoch applies to a period begun or set off by some significant or striking quality, change, or series of events.

the steam engine marked a new epoch in industry

When would period be a good substitute for era?

In some situations, the words period and era are roughly equivalent. However, period may designate an extent of time of any length.

periods of economic prosperity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of era

One relic from this era is the Beverly Hot Springs, an artesian well once used by Native Americans that was rediscovered in 1910 when Richard S. Grant purchased the land as a wheat field. —Courtney Wittich, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025

The company and its semillas redefined what a container, or ‘mate,’ could become for the ancient ritual in a modern era. —Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Which leaves Swifties to wonder: Will Taylor Swift be at the 2025 Met Gala, or is her Met Gala era over for good? —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 May 2025

After comparing their descriptions with simulations of how the Egyptian night sky looked during those eras, Graur published an initial study in 2024 arguing Nut and the Milky Way were intertwined—perhaps even physically. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 May 2025