Historical Milestones

5 words in this vocabulary list

bicentennial come of age greatest sesquicentennial tercentenary

bicentennial

noun A bicentennial is a period of 200 years or the 200th anniversary of a significant event.

  • The country celebrated its bicentennial with a grand parade and fireworks display.
  • We're throwing a huge party for the town's bicentennial next month.
  • I can't believe it's been two hundred years since that bicentennial event!
  • Reaching the bicentennial milestone in our relationship felt like a major accomplishment.

come of age

verb to reach the age at which one is legally considered an adult

preposition a preposition indicating the action of reaching adulthood

  • In many cultures, individuals are considered to have come of age when they reach a certain age, usually around 18 or 21.
  • I feel like I've really come of age now that I've graduated from college and started my first job.
  • She totally came of age during her semester abroad in Europe - she's so much more confident now.
  • The company has truly come of age in the industry, establishing itself as a leader in innovation and quality.

greatest

adjective describing the highest quality or degree; surpassing all others in importance, extent, or degree

  • Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.
  • Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever!
  • That movie was the greatest, I loved it!
  • Her kindness knows no bounds, she has the greatest heart.

sesquicentennial

noun a one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary

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

  • The city celebrated its sesquicentennial with a grand parade and fireworks display.
  • We're throwing a big party for the town's sesquicentennial next month.
  • The sesquicentennial bash is gonna be lit!
  • Reaching the sesquicentennial milestone feels like a significant achievement for the community.

tercentenary

noun a period of 300 years

adjective relating to a period of 300 years

  • The tercentenary celebration of the university was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world.
  • We're planning a big party for the tercentenary of our town next year.
  • I can't believe it's been three hundred years since the tercentenary of that famous battle.
  • The tercentenary of the invention of the printing press marked a turning point in human history.