You can refer to a very short period of time, for example a few seconds, as a moment or moments. In a moment he was gone. She stared at him a moment, then turned away. Stop for …

MOMENT definition: an indefinitely short period of time; instant. See examples of moment used in a sentence.

He's not the best player, but he has his moments. [=has times when he is good] It was a crowning moment in her career. [=a time that marked the peak of success] 3 : importance in influence or …

A moment is a particular point in time. Some moments you remember forever: like the moment you earned your driver's license or the moment you learned that you passed your organic …

Can you wait a moment? I'll be ready in just a moment. A car drew up outside and a few moments later the doorbell rang. I'm expecting her to come at any moment (= very soon). Have you got …

Moment definition: A brief, indefinite interval of time.

importance or consequence:[uncountable] a decision of great moment. Idioms at the moment, at the present moment: The boss is busy at the moment. have one's or its moments, to have a …

A brief period of time that is characterized by a quality, such as excellence, suitability, or distinction: a lackluster performance that nevertheless had its moments.

Dec 14, 2025 · We have a right, being human, to those moments of weakness. We have a right to get confused and ask for help. [...] But when that help is offered and accepted, we don't have a …

Definition of moment noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a very short period of time. Could you wait a moment, please? One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). for …