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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The Museum of Modern Art is celebrating the centennial of the birth of renowned photographer and filmmaker, Robert Frank—born on November 9, 1924 in Zurich, Switzerland—with its first exhibition dedicated solely to him. Jane Levere, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The agency, which celebrated its centennial last year, continues to expand its initiatives but must do so within these fiscal constraints. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Disney isn’t the only movie studio that has passed its centennial, but its big birthday was particularly impressive considering its modest beginnings. Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024 Is the property—which is celebrating its centennial in 2024—trying to pay homage to the past by shunning modern technology? Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 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 5 Dec. 2024.

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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