Centennial

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtɛniəl/

Definitions of centennial

noun A hundredth anniversary or its celebration

Example Sentences

A1 My family is planning a big party for our town's centennial celebration.

A2 The museum is hosting a special exhibit for the centennial of the city.

B1 The centennial of the school will be marked with a parade and fireworks.

B2 The centennial of the national park will be commemorated with a series of events.

C1 The centennial of the country's independence will be celebrated with a grand ceremony.

C2 The centennial of the university will be a historic occasion with dignitaries from around the world attending.

adjective Relating to a hundredth anniversary

Example Sentences

A1 The centennial celebration was a big event in our town.

A2 The centennial park is a popular spot for picnics and family gatherings.

B1 The centennial anniversary of the school will be marked with a special ceremony.

B2 The centennial exhibition showcased artifacts from the past 100 years.

C1 The centennial book club has been meeting monthly for the past ten years.

C2 The centennial conference brought together experts from around the world to discuss the future of technology.

Examples of centennial in a Sentence

formal The centennial celebration of the university will include a series of academic events and ceremonies.

informal We're planning a big party for the centennial of our town next year.

slang I can't believe it's been a whole centennial since that happened!

figurative The centennial of her career marked a turning point in her success.

Grammatical Forms of centennial

past tense

celebrated

plural

centennials

comparative

more centennial

superlative

most centennial

present tense

celebrate

future tense

will celebrate

perfect tense

have celebrated

continuous tense

celebrating

singular

centennial

positive degree

centennial

infinitive

to celebrate

gerund

celebrating

participle

celebrated

Origin and Evolution of centennial

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'centennial' originates from the Latin word 'centum', meaning 'hundred', and the suffix '-ennial', which denotes a period of a hundred years.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a period of a hundred years, 'centennial' has evolved to also describe events or celebrations marking the passage of a hundred years since a significant event or the founding of an organization or institution.