Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

half-century

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.87 in modern English

Syllables: half--cen-tu-ry
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A period of fifty years, half of a century.

noun

A score of 50 runs by a single batsman in one innings

noun

A score of 50 points in a single game.

Example Sentences

"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."
"He brought up his half-century with a powerful drive past offspinner Dan Cullen, whose seven overs cost 0-52."
"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."

Inflected Forms

half-centuries (plural)

Phrases

quarter-century

Frequently Paired Words

quarter-century

Synonyms

half a century semicentury semicentennial

Questions

What does half-century mean?: A period of fifty years, half of a century.

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