Sesquicentennial

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Pronunciation: /ses.kwɪ.sɛnˈtɛn.i.əl/

Definitions of sesquicentennial

noun a one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary

Example Sentences

A1 The sesquicentennial celebration of the town's founding will include a parade.

A2 The sesquicentennial anniversary of the school will be marked with special events.

B1 The sesquicentennial of the country's independence is a time for reflection on its history.

B2 The sesquicentennial of the museum will be commemorated with an exhibit showcasing its evolution over the years.

C1 The sesquicentennial of the university will be celebrated with academic conferences and cultural performances.

C2 The sesquicentennial of the city's incorporation will be a year-long celebration with various events and activities.

adjective relating to a one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary

Example Sentences

A1 The sesquicentennial celebration included a parade and fireworks.

A2 The town's sesquicentennial anniversary was marked with a special exhibition.

B1 The sesquicentennial event attracted visitors from all over the country.

B2 The sesquicentennial festivities lasted for a whole week.

C1 The sesquicentennial of the town's founding was a major milestone.

C2 The sesquicentennial celebration was a grand affair, with concerts, parades, and historical reenactments.

Examples of sesquicentennial in a Sentence

formal The city celebrated its sesquicentennial with a grand parade and fireworks display.

informal We're throwing a big party for the town's sesquicentennial next month.

slang The sesquicentennial bash is gonna be lit!

figurative Reaching the sesquicentennial milestone feels like a significant achievement for the community.

Grammatical Forms of sesquicentennial

past tense

celebrated

plural

sesquicentennials

comparative

more sesquicentennial

superlative

most sesquicentennial

present tense

celebrates

future tense

will celebrate

perfect tense

has celebrated

continuous tense

is celebrating

singular

sesquicentennial

positive degree

sesquicentennial

infinitive

to celebrate

gerund

celebrating

participle

celebrated

Origin and Evolution of sesquicentennial

First Known Use: 1791 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sesquicentennial' originated from Latin roots.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a 150th anniversary, the meaning has evolved to encompass any 150th anniversary or celebration.