Centuries

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Periods of one hundred years each, used as units for measuring historical time. The plural form of century.

“The ancient castle had stood for centuries, witnessing countless historical events.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.riz/

Syllables

cen·tu·ries

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Synonyms

hundred yearseras

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains 'ies' suffix and three 'e' vowels; watch for the vowel-heavy pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good for using multiple vowels and the 's' plural

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