en
peace
/piːs/
Definition
1
A state of tranquillity or quiet, free from or cessation of agitation, disturbance, or war.
2
Freedom from or absence of civil disturbance or violent disorder.
3
A state of harmony between people, groups, or nations; the end of hostilities.
4
Inner calm or serenity, often achieved through mental or spiritual discipline.
Examples
After negotiating with the toddler over bedtime, she finally signed a peace treaty involving extra cookies.
He sought peace in the mountains, only to discover his inbox had followed him via satellite.
World peace seemed closer when the cat and dog shared the couch without drawing blood.
In the library's peace, he pondered life's mysteries – until a phone autocorrected 'peace' to 'piece' mid-text.