a period of 100 years.

one of the successive periods of 100 years reckoned forward or backward from a recognized chronological epoch, esp. from the assumed date of the birth of Jesus.

any group or collection of 100

a century of limericks.

(in the ancient Roman army) a company, consisting of approximately 100 men.

one of the voting divisions of the ancient Roman people, each division having one vote.

( initial capital letter ) Printing . a style of type.

Slang . a hundred-dollar bill; 100 dollars.

Sports . a race of 100 yards or meters, as in track or swimming, or of 100 miles, as in bicycle racing.

Cricket . a score of at least 100 runs made by one batsman in a single inning.

adjective

centenary , centennial , centurial

noun

age , centenary , centennial , years