full stop
noun
chiefly British
: a point . used to show the end of a sentence or an abbreviation : period sense 5a
… the full stop after the roman numeral …
Eric Korn
Eric KornHe found that a full stop expressed his feelings too violently, and wrote the letter again, for the fifth time … Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope… ordered the initials 'F. C. W. K.,' with the customary untrained grape-vine-looking flourishes, and a large full stop, to be engraved forthwith. Charles Dickens
—used interjectionally to emphasize the finality of the preceding statement Charles Dickens … when it comes to parenting she's the boss, full stop. Pamela Druckerman
Pamela Druckerman
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Terese Marie Mailhot is one of my favorite writers ever, full stop. Autumn Fourkiller, Longreads, 24 Aug. 2022 The Tesla appears to have braked steadily and came to a full stop -- well ahead of his son. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 Drags a little bit in the beginning, then slows down in the middle, then crawls to a full stop at the end. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 However, some moments between songs feel almost like a resting point, a full stop from the show as Kelly engaged with the crowd candidly, making jokes and taking the time to introduce his band. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 Perhaps that irritation with your husband who pronounces nuclear as nucular, or with the aged relative who still types two spaces after a full stop, is simply the visible tip of a deeper frustration. Dennis Duncan, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a travesty, full stop. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 The Bronco is now the most capable 4×4 out there, full stop. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 July 2020 Heralded as one of the funniest movies of all time (full stop), the jokes in this hilarious Mel Brooks spoof still hold up. Lauren Puckett-pope, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022 See More
Autumn Fourkiller, Longreads, 24 Aug. 2022 The Tesla appears to have braked steadily and came to a full stop -- well ahead of his son. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 Drags a little bit in the beginning, then slows down in the middle, then crawls to a full stop at the end. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 However, some moments between songs feel almost like a resting point, a full stop from the show as Kelly engaged with the crowd candidly, making jokes and taking the time to introduce his band. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 Perhaps that irritation with your husband who pronounces nuclear as nucular, or with the aged relative who still types two spaces after a full stop, is simply the visible tip of a deeper frustration. Dennis Duncan, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a travesty, full stop. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 The Bronco is now the most capable 4×4 out there, full stop. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 July 2020 Heralded as one of the funniest movies of all time (full stop), the jokes in this hilarious Mel Brooks spoof still hold up. Lauren Puckett-pope, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1643, in the meaning defined above