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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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When perusing our final list of the 101 best book club picks, my eyes popped.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

After surveying more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and book club enthusiasts, we named the 101 best book club picks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Amazon MGM's other recent efforts have included Melania, about the US First Lady, and the R-rated thriller Crime 101, with the forthcoming Masters of the Universe set for release in June.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

For decades, Econ 101 held that raising the minimum wages killed jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

We started down 101 to Paso Robles, crossed over the hummocky Diablo Range to the central valley, skirted Bakersfield, and climbed through Tehachapi Pass into the desert.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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