101

[wuhn-oh-wuhn]

adjective

1. comprising the introductory material in or as if in a course of study (used postpositively).

   Economics 101; Life 101; It's Jungle 101 on a trip up the Amazon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of 101¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

He’s also the team’s leading rusher with 641 yards and four touchdowns in 101 carries.

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Bus Éireann confirmed that route 101 service was involved in the crash with other vehicles, and is treating it as a major incident.

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Is it too taxing on the mayor to understand Econ 101?

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When asked how to keep a Thanksgiving turkey juicy while cooking, Stewart pointed to her Turkey 101 recipe, which uses cheesecloth or parchment paper to keep the meat moist.

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Its Hollywood operations are crowded on a relatively small tract overlooking the 101 Freeway.

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