cen·to
ˈsen-(ˌ)tō 
plural centones
sen-ˈtō-(ˌ)nēz
: a literary work made up of parts from other works
Central Treaty Organization
Examples of cento in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Leila Chatti, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2020
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Noun
Her strikingly personal relationship with Mary — who appears in both the Quran and the Bible — becomes a profound and steadying compass, as do lines from many other poets and philosophers, woven into the text in cento style.
—Leila Chatti, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2020
Dictionary Entries Near cento
Cite this Entry
“Cento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cento. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share