During/ˈdʊrɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Time Span Use 'during' to indicate a specific period when an event occurs, not just a point in time. She visited several museums during her stay in Paris. Pro Tip 2/3Overlap of Events 'During' shows that two or more events are happening at the same time. The child slept during the long flight. Pro Tip 3/3Event Duration Indicates an ongoing event which encompasses another event or period. His interest in music bloomed during his teenage years.