peace
/piːs/ · pee·s
noun
- A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence. The city was finally at peace after the war ended.
- A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions. The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.
- Harmony in personal relations. The couple worked to maintain peace in their marriage.
verb
- To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace. The mediator helped the two parties to make peace.
- To peace out. I'm going to peace out of this meeting, it's getting too heated.
interjection
- Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent. Peace! Let me think for a moment.
- Shortened form of peace out; goodbye. Peace out, I'll see you later.
Did you know? The word 'peace' has been used in various forms since ancient times, with the Latin phrase 'pax Romana' referring to the period of relative peace and stability under the Roman Empire.