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centennial
[ sen-ten-ee-uhl ]
adjective
- pertaining to, or marking the completion of, a period of 100 years.
- pertaining to a 100th anniversary.
- lasting 100 years.
- 100 years old.
noun
- a 100th anniversary or its celebration; centenary.
centennial
/ sɛnˈtɛnɪəl /
adjective
- relating to, lasting for, or completing a period of 100 years
- occurring every 100 years
noun
- another name for centenary
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Derived Forms
- cenˈtennially, adverb
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Other Words From
- cen·tenni·al·ly adverb
- precen·tenni·al adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of centennial1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of centennial1
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Example Sentences
The Centennial West line, which would be about the same size, would sweep west from Oklahoma towards California.
Friday Dec 13 brought reports of yet another school shooting, this one at Arapahoe High School, in Centennial, CO.
The campaign to make “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem began on the centennial of the song in 1914.
To commemorate the centennial on Friday, shops and eateries will price their goods as if it were 1913.
Because Kansas is kicking off its centennial year, she concentrated on a very Kansas subject: Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz.
I was there once, in the Centennial, and it was so full everywheres.
This invention was exhibited at the Centennial in 1876, although in a somewhat crude state.
He received an award and a certificate from the Centennial Exposition for his inventions in electricity.
Nor was Congress impressed by Susan's centennial publicity demanding a federal woman suffrage amendment.
There are some articles here about the Centennial which I am sure will interest you.
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