Centennial

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtɛniːəl/

Centennial (noun)

  1. A celebration or event marking 100 years since something happened.

Examples

  • The city celebrated its centennial with a grand parade.
  • They marked the centennial of the school with a special ceremony.

Common collocations: celebrate a centennial, centennial celebration, centennial anniversary, centennial event, centennial celebration

Centennial (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is 100 years old or related to a 100-year anniversary.

Examples

  • The centennial event attracted visitors from all over the country.
  • They unveiled a centennial monument in the town square.