bicentennial

noun bi·cen·ten·ni·al \ ˌbī-(ˌ)sen-ˈte-nē-əl \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Definition of bicentennial

: a 200th anniversary or its celebration

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bicentennial

adjective

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Recent Examples of bicentennial from the Web

When in Grayslake, Vallillo will perform a show that celebrates Illinois’ bicentennial.

— sheryl devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Acclaimed singer/songwriter Vallillo to honor state bicentennial at Grayslake concert," 7 June 2018
More sculptures followed, including one on Philadelphia’s JFK Plaza, which was installed in 1976 for the Pennsylvania city’s bicentennial, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

— lindsay kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Robert Indiana, Artist Famous for Series of LOVE Sculptures, Dies at 89," 22 May 2018
This undated photo provided by the Museum of Arts and Design shows a minaudière by Judith Leiber, which was made in 1976 to celebrate the American bicentennial.

— james r. hagerty, WSJ, "Judith Leiber Escaped Holocaust and Made Sparkly Handbags for the Rich and Famous," 4 May 2018
The memorial, at Main and Rebecca streets near the Glenwood Post Office, will consist of flags from all branches of the military, as well as a U.S. flag, an Illinois bicentennial flag and the village flag.

— frank vaisvilas, Daily Southtown, "State butterfly provides Southland link to Illinois bicentennial events," 26 Apr. 2018
And next year is the bicentennial of Turgenev’s birth.

— karl ove knausgaard, New York Times, "A Literary Road Trip Into the Heart of Russia," 14 Feb. 2018
As a nod to that accolade, Lagavulin, on the occasion of its bicentennial in 2016, reintroduced an eight-year-old single malt.

— liza weisstuch, New York Times, "The Whisky Chronicles," 23 Apr. 2018
Medina County Show Biz actors will dress in period costumes and will distribute information about the yearlong bicentennial celebration.

— mary jane brewer, cleveland.com, "Medina Farmers Market and Ladies Night Out coming soon," 21 Apr. 2018
Taking away $250,000 meant for the city's bicentennial celebration speaks volumes about the current Republican majority leadership in the State House.

— anna beahm, AL.com, "Man jailed on synthetic marijuana trafficking charges in Shelby County," 19 Apr. 2018

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