noun
moment
MOH-muhnt/ˈməʊmənt/
A brief period or particular point in time.
For a brief moment, the soap bubble rests on the woman's fingertip.
Etymology
Latin momentum meant both movement or moving power and a short time or instant. Moment preserves the brief-time branch of that older range of meanings.
In context
the brief moment of relaxation was suddenly interrupted by a voice filled with suppressed anger
More examples
- I will be ready in a moment.
- That was a memorable moment.
- We arrived at the right moment.
Forms
moment · moments
Similar words
- instant
- Usually suggests an especially short interval.