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1. century

noun. ['ˈsɛntʃɝi'] a period of 100 years.

Etymology

  • centuria (Latin)
  • centum (Latin)

Rhymes with Turn Of The Century

  • penitentiary
  • midcentury

Sentences with turn-of-the-century


1. Noun Phrase
The treadle sewing machine was introduced at the turn of the century by the Singer Corporation.

3. turn

verb. ['ˈtɝːn'] undergo a transformation or a change of position or action.

Etymology

  • turnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • turnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. turn

verb. ['ˈtɝːn'] undergo a change or development.

Etymology

  • turnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • turnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. turn

verb. ['ˈtɝːn'] cause to move around or rotate.

Etymology

  • turnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • turnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. turn

noun. ['ˈtɝːn'] a circular segment of a curve.

Etymology

  • turnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • turnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. turn

verb. ['ˈtɝːn'] pass to the other side of.

Etymology

  • turnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • turnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. turn

verb. ['ˈtɝːn'] pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become.

Etymology

  • turnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • turnian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))