Phrase guide

period piece

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A work of art or drama which evokes a particular historical era.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A work which evokes the era in which it was produced, but may not have any other special features.

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noun

Meaning 3

any work of art whose special value lies in its evocation of a historical period

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: work of art

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