A very brief period of time; an instant. noun
I'll be with you in a moment.
She paused for a moment to collect her thoughts.
An exact point in time. noun
The moment he walked in, everyone stopped talking.
At that moment, she realized she had forgotten her keys.
A particular stage in a process or activity. noun
This is a critical moment in the negotiations.
The team is having a great moment in the season.
A time of significance or importance. noun
Winning the award was a proud moment for her.
The moment of truth has arrived.
In physics, a measure of the tendency of a force to rotate an object about a pivot or axis. noun
The moment of the force caused the beam to rotate.
Engineers calculated the moment to ensure the structure's stability.