Used in a Sentence

centennial

How to use centennial in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for centennial.

Editorial note

I always think of them as the bread and butter of IT. Only 45 more years and they'll be a centennial company.

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Quick take

the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of centennial gathered in one view.

noun

the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

adjective

of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; "centennial celebration"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for centennial.

noun

the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

adjective

of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; "centennial celebration"

Example sentences

1

I always think of them as the bread and butter of IT. Only 45 more years and they'll be a centennial company.

2

" A replica of the Cornell plate is now part of an exhibit marking the centennial of the Nobel Prize.

3

Here's a case study of mass-media attention-seeking through pseudo-science: an evaluation of behavior on sinking ships, coincidentally issued five days before the centennial of the Titanic's sinking.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use centennial in a sentence?

I always think of them as the bread and butter of IT. Only 45 more years and they'll be a centennial company.

What does centennial mean?

the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

What part of speech is centennial?

centennial is commonly used as noun, adjective.