Vocabulary Entry

sesquicentennial

|noun • adjective

noun

The 150th anniversary of an event.

Example Sentences

"The town held a grand celebration for its sesquicentennial this year."

"The sesquicentennial of the university saw many alumni returning."

"They are planning various events to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the founding of the city."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The sesquicentennial parade featured floats from each decade."

"A sesquicentennial committee was formed to organize the celebrations."

"She wrote a book detailing the sesquicentennial history of the organization."