centennial

noun
UK: /senˈteniəl/
US: /senˈteniəl/

  1. A 100th anniversary or its celebration.

    1. The town is planning a big centennial event this year.
    2. Our company's centennial celebration will include a historical exhibit and a gala.

Synonyms

bicentenary tercentenary
centennial adjective

  1. Occurring once every 100 years.

    1. The centennial games happen every hundred years.
    2. The library is showcasing a centennial exhibit of local artifacts and documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "centennial" is /senˈteniəl/ in British English and /senˈteniəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "centennial": bicentenary, tercentenary.

Example usage of "centennial": "The town is planning a big centennial event this year.". More examples on the page.