century
noun
a period of 100 years.
centuries
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pluralof century.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have used it for centuries to ward off disease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
These custodians of the land see the bill as a violation of the right to self-determination for which they fought for centuries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Almost two centuries after the Exeter train delay, solar storms continue to pose risks to railways and other essential infrastructure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
He averages a formidable 53.08 in Tests - the highest for England in almost 60 years - with 10 centuries, but often draws criticism for his aggressive, some say reckless, batting.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
"It's different from the one I found. More beautiful by far," whispered Mo. "All those centuries in the Iraqi desert changed the other one."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
