101

American

[wuhn-oh-wuhn] / ˈwʌn oʊˈwʌn /

adjective

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.

Etymology

Origin of 101

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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Sibley's 101 from 283 balls in Surrey's stalemate against Essex or Gay, who thwarted James Anderson and the highly-rated seamer Mitch Stanley to drag Durham from staring at a heavy defeat to victory?

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Labour currently holds 65 of 101 seats which could significantly change after polling day, on 7 May, when all seats are being contested.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Most notable was Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, who is a super talent but slipped down to the fourth round, pick 101, after missing all of last season with a torn ACL.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

At this spot, several hundred feet above the 101 Freeway between La Conchita and Rincon Point, the area has also spontaneously combusted during ground shifts, according to prior reporting from The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Mirror-Looking 101, and English was a master at it.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

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