Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eon
noun
ˈiː.ɒn
Definition
An indefinite and very long period of time, often used in a geological context.
Examples
- The age of the Earth is often measured in eons.
- It feels like an eon since I’ve last seen you.
- In just a blink of an eon, the landscape changed completely.
Meaning
Eon refers to a significant span of time, particularly in the context of the Earth’s history or in philosophical discussions about time.
Synonyms
- era
- age
- epoch
