period piece

noun

: a work (as of literature, art, furniture, cinema, or music) whose special value lies in its evocation of a historical period

Examples of period piece in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An adaptation of Darwyn Cooke’s graphic novel, this period piece begins at the end of the Korean War, introducing key characters like Hal Jordan, J’onn J’onzz, and Barry Allen, who has just recently acquired his powers and assumed the identity of The Flash. —Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025

Stand by Me might be a period piece, but its themes of friendship, loss, and mortality are timeless. —Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025

That victory took the pair all the way to the Oscars, with the lushly shot, lavishly mounted period piece earning three statuettes from 10 nominations. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025

The costumes and set design are extraordinary, making this a great pick for viewers who love period pieces. —Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for period piece

• altarpiece
• centerpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• summarise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice