1. very brief periods of time; instants
Usage: plural of moment
2. particular points in time, especially significant or memorable ones
Usage: plural of moment
3. forces that cause rotation around a pivot point
Usage: physics; plural of moment

Examples

• Wait a few moments while I get ready.
• There were several awkward moments during the meeting.
• These are the moments I’ll remember forever.
• The graduation ceremony had many touching moments.
• In quiet moments, she liked to read poetry.
• The engineer calculated the moments acting on the beam.
• Just give me a few moments to think about it.