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turn of the century

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun turn of the century has 1 sense
  1. turn of the century - the period from about 1890 to 1910
    --1 is a kind of
    historic period, age

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Turn of the Century

Description

The term "turn of the century" refers to the time when one century ends and another one begins, typically around the years 1890 to 1910. It is a significant period marked by notable social, cultural, and technological changes.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses and Usages

Noun

Sense 1: The specific moment when a new century begins.

Example Sentence: The turn of the century from the 19th to the 20th was celebrated with grand fireworks.

Sense 2: The era characterized by significant changes at the end of one century and the beginning of another.

Example Sentence: Art Nouveau was a popular style during the turn of the century.

Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something associated with or typical of the turn of the century.

Example Sentence: She decorated her living room with turn of the century furniture.

Sense 2: Relating to a time period approximately around the years 1890 to 1910.

Example Sentence: The dress code for the party is turn of the century attire.

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