turn of the century

1. The beginning or end of a particular century, as in That idiom dates from the turn of the century, that is to say, about 1900. This expression was first recorded in 1926.

Example Sentences

All but two have occurred after the turn of the century and none before 1991.

From Los Angeles Times

Leading the way with six Super Bowls each are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, the latter all coming since the turn of the century under legendary coach Bill Belichick.

From BBC

Prop Nick Stiles played through a golden era of Wallaby rugby at the turn of the century, including in all three Tests in 2001 as Australia beat the Lions in one of the great series.

From BBC

Met Office modelling estimates that temperatures higher than 40C in the UK may be considered cool by the turn of the century.

From BBC

The rough edges are smoothed out from this height and you can envision its origins around the turn of the century, with transient laborers pouring into Los Angeles in search of seasonal agricultural labor.

From Los Angeles Times