quasquicentennial

[ kwos-kwi-sen-ten-ee-uhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or marking a period of 125 years.

noun

1. a 125th anniversary.
2. a celebration marking such an anniversary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quasquicentennial¹

quasqui- “one and a quarter” ( pseudo-Latin, apparently qua(dri-) + (se)squi- ) + centennial ( def )

Example Sentences

A self-proclaimed history buff, he has served on the Lidgerwood Museum Board for about 20 years, helped write the Lidgerwood Centennial Book, served on the quasquicentennial committee, is a founding member of the Sons of the American Legion, continues to serve on the All-School Reunion board, served on the Lidgerwood School Board for 15 years, and is a volunteer senior health insurance counselor.

From Washington Times

The band played for the Klemme Quasquicentennial celebration and marched in the Clear Lake July 4th parade.

From Washington Times

They even turn up on the special quasquicentennial emblem, designed by Particle Media.

From New York Times

To continue celebrating its quasquicentennial, an online game will be added to the digital edition, which will allow readers to place individuals who most influenced the world of business on a grid in an attempt to measure and rank that influence.

From Forbes

The magazine, with a monthly circulation guaranteed to advertisers of 4.3 million, will mark its quasquicentennial with the show as well as other events, like a special May issue.

From New York Times