Moment

/ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A very brief period of time.

Please hold on for a moment while I check the information.

A particular point in time, often significant or important.

She was waiting for the right moment to make her announcement.

A significant event or development.

Winning the championship was a defining moment in his career.

A differing amount of time associated with a specific measurement, such as a moment of inertia in physics.

The engineers calculated the moment of force acting on the structure.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'momentum', meaning 'movement, motion, or importance'.

at the moment

Currently or at this time.

moment of truth

A critical time when a decision must be made.

momentum

The force or speed of movement.

make a moment

To create a memorable experience.

frozen moment

A moment captured in time, often in a photograph.

instant

A very brief moment of time.

duration

The length of time that something continues.

time

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events.

event

An occurrence, particularly one of significance.

epoch

A significant period in history or a person's life.

A fleeting time

That was a moment to remember!

A chance to shine

She took her moment on stage and owned it.