century

noun

cen·tu·ry ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rē

plural centuries

: a period of 100 years

a company that has been in business for more than a century

specifically : one of the 100-year divisions of the Christian era or of the preceding period of human history

the third century A.D./B.C

the 18th century

: a group, sequence, or series of 100 like things

: a subdivision of the Roman legion

: a voting unit of ancient Rome constituted according to property qualifications

: a race over a hundred units (such as yards, miles, or meters)

Examples of century in a Sentence

It took more than a century to complete the cathedral. The pottery dates back to the sixth century B.C.E. When the prince got married, it was called the wedding of the century.

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However, Laszlo has since channeled his daddy issues into consensual spanking sessions with Nadja and is able to overcome his need to maintain appearances and foil Daddy’s fiendish plan to take over his body and experience physical release for the first time in centuries. —

Katie Rife, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 Red Lobster’s new CEO is attempting to revive the seafood chain, which has been a staple of the casual dining industry for more than half a century, with millennial mojo. —

Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024 Over the Rams’ last six games, he’s gone over the century mark four times while demonstrating his versatility. —

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David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for century