Pronunciation: /ðə ˈplaɪstəˌsiːn/
noun a geological epoch that lasted from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago, characterized by the presence of humans and the extinction of many large mammals
A1 The Pleistocene was a period of time when woolly mammoths roamed the Earth.
A2 During the Pleistocene, glaciers covered much of North America and Europe.
B1 Scientists believe that the Pleistocene epoch lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago.
B2 The Pleistocene era is known for its ice ages, with multiple glacial and interglacial periods.
C1 Paleontologists study the Pleistocene fossils to learn more about the megafauna that lived during that time.
C2 Climate change during the Pleistocene had a significant impact on the evolution of many species, including early humans.
formal The Pleistocene epoch, also known as the Ice Age, lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago.
informal During the Pleistocene, mammoths and sabertooth cats roamed the Earth.
slang Back in the Pleistocene, it was all about survival of the fittest.
figurative The rapid changes in technology make it feel like we are living in the Pleistocene era of the digital age.
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