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centennial

Pronunciation: [sɛnˈtɛn.i.əl]

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Learn how to use centennial in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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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Pronunciation: [sɛnˈtɛn.i.əl]

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