centennial

noun

cen·​ten·​ni·​al sen-ˈte-nē-əl How to pronounce centennial (audio)
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial adjective
centennially adverb

Examples of centennial in a Sentence

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From these facts, The Times hatched a project to help California travelers plan their next road trip and recognize the motel centennial as an anniversary that resounds throughout pop culture. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025 This year marks the centennial of the royal decree that protected that heritage, preserving the unique footprint of Rioja’s vineyards and the provenance of its wine. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 And now, as Cushman School celebrates its centennial, a community of students, parents, alumni, administrators, faculty and friends are looking back at all the ups and downs, struggles and successes. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025 The late Cuban star, who was born in 1925 and passed away in 2003, will be recognized with the Legend Award, and will also be honored with a centennial tribute performance by Puerto Rican powerhouses Ivy Queen, La India, and Olga Tañón. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for centennial

Word History

Etymology

Latin centum + English -ennial (as in biennial)

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of centennial was in 1791

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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

centennial

1 of 2 noun
cen·​ten·​ni·​al
sen-ˈten-ē-əl
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration

centennial

2 of 2 adjective
: relating to a period of 100 years
centennially
-ē-ə-lē
adverb

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