century

noun
UK: /ˈsentʃəri/
US: /ˈsentʃəri/

  1. A period of 100 years.

    1. A century has passed since then, hasn't it? [ ] [ ]
    2. The 21st century began on January 1, 2001, and continues to unfold. [ ] [ ]

  2. In cricket, a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings by a batter.

    1. He scored a century in the last match. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cricketer celebrated his brilliant century with a modest bow to the crowd. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hundred

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "century" in English means: A period of 100 years., In cricket, a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings by a batter..

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

Synonyms for "century": hundred.

Example usage of "century": "A century has passed since then, hasn't it?". More examples on the page.