century
word
/ˈsɛntʃɝi/
SEN-chuh-ree
/sˈɛntʃəɹi/
SEN-chuh-ree
Definition
A century is a period of 100 years. It can also mean one of the numbered periods in history, such as the 18th century or the 21st century.
Usage & Nuances
Used most often in history, dates, and long time spans. Be careful with numbering: the years 1901–2000 are the 20th century, not the 19th. In sports, especially cricket, 'a century' also means a score of 100.
Spanish: sigloPortuguese (BR): séculoPortuguese (PT): séculoChinese (Simplified): 世纪Chinese (Traditional): 世紀Hindi: शताब्दी - सदीArabic: قرنBengali: শতাব্দীRussian: век - столетиеJapanese: 世紀Vietnamese: thế kỷKorean: 세기Turkish: yüzyılUrdu: صدیIndonesian: abad - satu abad
Example Sentences
A century has 100 years.
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My town is more than a century old.
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This building was made in the last century.
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That tradition has been in our family for over a century.
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It feels like a century since we last talked.
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People have argued about that for centuries.
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