century

Definition

  • noun: a period of 100 years
  • noun: a subdivision of the Roman legion
  • synonyms: hundred

Examples

  • Millions of people celebrated the beginning of the 21st 'century' on January 1, 2000.

  • We were discussing how Americans lived at 'the turn of the' 19th/last 'century'.

  • When the prince got married, it was called the wedding of the 'century'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Changed the pommel from a bear to a wolf. But it's still Longclaw. Lord Commander Mormont thought you'd never come back to Westeros. But you are back. And it's been in your family for centuries. It's not right for me to have it. He gave it to you. I'm not his son. I brought shame onto my house. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Beyond the Wall Season: 7 Episode 6