Definition of "peace" in English

noun

1. A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

   • Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.

2. A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.

   • The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.

3. (figuratively, euphemistic) Death.

4. Harmony in personal relations.

5. A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

   • 1969 March 31, John Lennon, Bagism Press Conference at Sacher Hotel, Vienna Now, a lot of cynics have said, “Oh, it’s easy to sit in bed for seven days,” but I’d like some of them to try it, and talk for seven days about peace. All we’re saying is give peace a chance.
   • May there be peace in our time.

interjection

1. (archaic) Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.

2. (slang) Peace out; goodbye.

verb

1. To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.

2. (slang) To peace out.