centenary

[senˈtiːnəri]

centenary Definition

• 1. the 100th anniversary of a significant event or occasion
• 2. a period of 100 years

Using centenary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "centenary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The centenary of the end of World War I was commemorated with a ceremony at the Cenotaph.

• Example

  The company celebrated its centenary with a gala dinner.

• Example

  The centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela was marked by events around the world.

centenary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for centenary

• centennial
• centurial
• hundredth anniversary

Phrases with centenary

• centenary year

  the year in which a centenary occurs

  Example

  2022 is the centenary year of the birth of Doris Day.

• centenary celebrations

  events or activities held to commemorate a centenary

  Example

  The town is planning a series of centenary celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of its founding.

• centenary edition

  a special edition of a book, magazine, or other publication published to mark a centenary

  Example

  The centenary edition of the Oxford English Dictionary includes new words that have entered the language since the last edition was published.

Origins of centenary

from Latin 'centenarius', meaning 'consisting of one hundred'

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Summary: centenary in Brief

'Centenary' [senˈtiːnəri] refers to the 100th anniversary of a significant event or occasion, or a period of 100 years. It is often used in phrases like 'centenary year,' 'centenary celebrations,' and 'centenary edition.' Examples include 'The company celebrated its centenary with a gala dinner,' and 'The centenary of the end of World War I was commemorated with a ceremony at the Cenotaph.'