peace Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state prevailing during the absence of war
  2. noun harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
    • the roommates lived in peace together
  3. noun the absence of mental stress or anxiety
    peacefulness; ataraxis; repose; serenity; heartsease; peace of mind.
  4. noun the general security of public places
    public security.
    • he was arrested for disturbing the peace
  5. noun a treaty to cease hostilities
    pacification; peace treaty.
    • peace came on November 11th

WordNet

Peace noun
Etymology
OE. pees, pais, OF. pais, paiz, pes, F. paix, L. pax, pacis, akin to pacere, paciscere, pacisci, to make an agreement, and prob. also pangere to fasten. Cf. Appease, Fair, a., Fay, v., Fang, Pacify, Pact, Pay to requite.
Definitions
  1. A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose; specifically: (a) Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies. (b) Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law. (c) Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience. (d) Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord. "The eternal love and pees." Chaucer. ✍ Peace is sometimes used as an exclamation in commanding silence, quiet, or order. "Peace! foolish woman." Shak.
Peace transitive verb & intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop. R. "Peace your tattlings." Shak.
    When the thunder would not peace at my bidding. Shak.

Webster 1913