half-century
half-century noun: a period of fifty years, half of a century.
Noun
half-century (plural half-centuries)
- A period of fifty years, half of a century.
- The Dutch population has grown rapidly in the last half-century and its increase has been matched by an expansion of industry, with the result that the same period has seen the Netherlands develop from a mainly agricultural to an industrial country.1962 March, J. M. Tolson, “The Netherlands Railways today—I: The economic development of the Netherlands Railways”, in Modern Railways, page 170
- Synonyms:
- half a century, semicentury, semicentennial
- A score of 50 runs by a single batsman in one innings
- He brought up his half-century with a powerful drive past offspinner Dan Cullen, whose seven overs cost 0-52.2009 January 30, AAP, “Vics make great start despite Rogers loss”, in Herald Sun
- A score of 50 points in a single game.
- Selby's charge continued with a half-century in the 30th frame and a fluked red set him on the way to winning the 31st frame.2023 May 1, Steve Sutcliffe, “World Snooker Championship 2023 final: Luca Brecel beats Mark Selby for first world title”, in BBC Sport
Synonyms of half-century
Forms of half-century
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Questions about half-century
- What does half-century mean?
- Half-century means a period of fifty years, half of a century.
- What part of speech is half-century?
- Half-century is a noun.
- What is the plural of half-century?
- The plural of half-century is half-centuries.
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