Definition

Examples

• "In their heyday in the mid-20th century, American labor unions provided a political force to be reckoned with."
• "I'm sure you know that China's workforce and economic growth make us a leading power for the 21st century and beyond."
• "Bobby Vanquish, the king of jazz, returns to San Francisco this weekend, accompanied by six of the 21st century's finest horn players."
• "They have been producing fine perfumes since the early twentieth century."
• "No longer is our economy driven by gold mining, the logging industry, and import and export, as it was just two centuries ago."
• "Philip (singing) : I'm a twenty-first century guy, I don't care when Hannah says "Bye"..."
• "Bill : Yes: of the century."
• "For the last century, Delavigne has been among the industry leaders in cosmetics and perfumes."
• "The takeover was an unexpected blow to the family-run business that could mark the end of a century of locally-tailored Italian couture."
• "Wow, 102 years old, that's more than a century!"
• "The Delavigne Corporation is one of San Francisco's most-respected local businesses, producing fine products since the early twentieth century."
• "Years? Centuries?"
• "Philip (singing) : I'm a twenty-first century guy, I don't shake hands when I say "Hi"!"