American English pronunciation

How to pronounce centenary

IPA transcription: ['sɛntə,nɛɹi]

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Noun

  • the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

Adjective

  • of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years

    “centennial celebration”

Usage examples

  • It also pays tribute to Indian film industry on its centenary.
  • Methodist Central Hall was erected to mark the centenary of John Wesley's death.
  • He graduated from Centenary College in Shreveport.
  • The game was played in Canberra to celebrate the centenary of that city.
  • Naturally it will be called the Centenary Diamond.
  • This particular season there was an additional one, namely the Centenary Cup.
  • For years, Tall Betsy's Halloween night appearance drew large crowds to Cleveland's Centenary Avenue.
  • He conducts concerts for Beethoven’s centenary.
  • The centenary of Western Australia was celebrated.
  • The local golf club has just celebrated its centenary.