centennial
Pronunciation: [sɛnˈtɛn.i.əl]
Word
Context: “celebration”
(noun) a hundredth anniversary of an important event. It's like a big birthday party, but instead of celebrating one year, you are celebrating 100 years since something special happened.
Example
We celebrated the centennial of our town with a big party and fireworks.
Example
No one remembered the centennial of the old library's opening, and it was a bit sad.
Example
How are you planning to celebrate the centennial of your school?
Context: “time”
(adjective) related to 100 years. When something is described as centennial, it means it has been around or has happened for a long time, specifically for a century.
Example
The centennial celebrations included special exhibits about the last 100 years.
Example
That centennial portrait does not look modern at all; it looks very old-fashioned.
Example
What centennial events are you excited to attend this year?
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