centenary
noun
ˈsen-tə-ˌner-ē
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A centenary, like its cousin centennial, is an anniversary. Thus, the year 2013 may mark the centenary of a town's founding, and the year-long calendar of public events that the town sponsors for the occasion—that is, the celebration of the anniversary—can also be called a centenary. Individuals have their own centenaries, which usually celebrate their births; thus, Gerald Ford's centenary will occur in 2013, and John Kennedy's in 2017. And if you live long enough to be a centenarian, you'll be around to join the celebrations.
Examples of centenary in a Sentence
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
What The New Yorker Was Watching in 1925 On the occasion of our centenary, Richard Brody revisits the movie writing from the magazine’s first year, which included forward-looking criticism, gossip, a large dose of Charlie Chaplin, and a review of one of the greatest films in the history of cinema.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
This year’s event commemorated several milestones, such as the centenaries of automaker Chrysler and the Phantom nameplate from Rolls-Royce, as well as the 75th anniversary of Formula 1.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
What’s more, the stadium is set to close its doors for refurbishment ahead of hosting just one game at the start of the FIFA 2030 World Cup, to celebrate the centenary of the biggest tournament in international sports.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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“Centenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centenary. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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