centennial
Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened a hundred…Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened a hundred years before.
» The centennial project aims to renovate and preserve the historic courthouse.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened a hundred years before.
a centennial ode
of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
(not comparable)Happening once in a hundred years.
a centennial jubilee a centennial celebration
(not comparable)Lasting or aged a hundred years.
Examples
5 sentencesThe centennial project aims to renovate and preserve the historic courthouse.
Reaching the centennial milestone is a testament to the organization's enduring success.
The centennial event will feature a historical reenactment of key moments from the past.
The centennial tradition of planting a tree in the town square continued this year.
The US releases centennial coins to celebrate different milestones.