century

[ˈsɛn.tʃər.i]

century Definition

• 1. a period of 100 years
• 2. a period of time that is 100 years before or after a particular date or event
• 3. a score of 100 points in a sporting event

Using century: Examples

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

• Example

  The 19th century saw many technological advancements.

• Example

  The American Civil War took place in the 19th century.

• Example

  He scored a century in the cricket match.

• Example

  We are now in the 21st century.

century Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for century

• age
• epoch
• era
• hundred years

Phrases with century

• turn of the century

  the time when one century ends and another begins

  Example

  The turn of the century was marked by significant changes in technology and culture.

• the century mark

  the number 100, especially in relation to a score in a game or sport

  Example

  She finally reached the century mark in her bowling score.

• the twenty-first century

  the current century, from 2001 to 2100

  Example

  The twenty-first century has seen rapid advancements in technology and communication.

Origins of century

from Latin 'centuria', meaning 'group of one hundred'

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Summary: century in Brief

A 'century' [ˈsɛn.tʃər.i] is a period of 100 years, often used to describe a specific era or time period. It can also refer to scoring 100 points in a sporting event. Phrases like 'turn of the century' and 'the twenty-first century' denote specific time periods. Examples include 'The 19th century saw many technological advancements' and 'He scored a century in the cricket match.'