bicentennial

noun

bi·cen·ten·ni·al ˌbī-(ˌ)sen-ˈte-nē-əl

: a 200th anniversary or its celebration

bicentennial adjective

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But even small wars have consequences, and two recent books timed to coincide with the war's bicentennial reveal why the legacy of the War of 1812 has proved to be profound and lasting. —

Donald R. Hickey, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2012 After the state legislature established the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission in 1967, which promoted statewide and local celebrations of the country’s bicentennial, Huntington Beach formed a special committee in the early 1970s to plan a celebration parade. —

Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 3 Sep. 2024 To celebrate the country’s bicentennial in 1976, the city of Falls Church decided to restore and preserve Cherry Hill. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024 Fifth Avenue is getting ready to mark its bicentennial in November, and there’s plenty more than a milestone to celebrate. —

David Moin, WWD, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bicentennial