centennial
Americanadjective
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pertaining to, or marking the completion of, a period of 100 years.
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pertaining to a 100th anniversary.
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lasting 100 years.
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100 years old.
noun
adjective
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relating to, lasting for, or completing a period of 100 years
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occurring every 100 years
noun
Other Word Forms
- centennially adverb
- precentennial adjective
Etymology
Origin of centennial
1790–1800; < Latin cent- 100 ( cent ) + English -ennial pertaining to a period of years (extracted from biennial )
Example Sentences
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The fan club has 12,500 members and counting and is more lively than ever as the Goodyear Blimp celebrates its centennial this year.
From Los Angeles Times
Quickly dubbed the Capital of Route 66, Tulsa will be celebrating the Mother Road’s centennial with classic car parades, like the Capital Cruise, and, in June, the Route 66 Roadfest, a family-friendly romp.
An ABC spokesperson said in a statement that the network looks forward to the next three Oscars telecasts, including the show’s centennial celebration in 2028.
What makes his centennial especially striking is that he never stopped.
From Salon
The budding friendship will be tested by a high-stakes heist, carried out during the city's centennial gala by a snake, a species long banned from the city.
From Barron's
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