Meaning of the word half-century in English
What does half-century mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
half-century
US /ˌhæfˈsen.tʃə.ri/
UK /hɑːfˈsen.tʃər.i/
Noun
1.
a period of 50 years
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The company celebrated its half-century of existence.
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It's been a half-century since the last major earthquake.
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2.
a score of 50 runs in cricket
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The batsman scored a brilliant half-century.
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He reached his half-century with a boundary.
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