Period Piece Definition
noun
A painting, piece of furniture, novel, etc. considered typical of the period in which it was created; often, specif., one regarded as being of mere historical interest and without lasting artistic merit.
Webster's New World
A novel, film, etc. set in an earlier time period, in which careful attention has been given to the details of its historical setting.
Webster's New World
A work of art or drama which evokes a particular historical era.
Wiktionary
A work which evokes the era in which it was produced, but may not have any other especial features.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Period Piece
Noun
Singular:
period piece
Plural:
period-pieces
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