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

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The hotel, which is celebrating its centennial this year, surpasses every luxury: There are plush robes, private balconies with city views, and lots of champagne. Simon Turner, Vogue, 2 July 2025 In honor of the centennial, Le Bristol Paris unveils the transformations of two of its most iconic suites. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 Honoring The Past In 2024, beyerdynamic decided to mark its centennial by releasing the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition which kept all the best features of the original DT770 PRO while introducing a few modern refinements to meet more modern production techniques. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 In April, President Dr. Preeti Sonni-Mehta and incoming President Danielle Whitaker White attended the NCL National Conference to celebrate the centennial. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 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 9 Jul. 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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