century · n
the turn of the century
C2 the start of a new century
Dictionary examples:
He was born at the turn of the century. (43.6)
century
A2 a period of 100 years, especially used in giving dates
Dictionary examples:
The dinosaurs have been gone for centuries, but my teacher's jokes haven't! (0.0)
My grandma is so old, she's lived through three centuries! (0.0)
In the 22nd century, we'll have flying cars... maybe. (0.0)
The town has changed hardly at all in over a century. (34.4)
the 21st century (56.5)