101

[ wuhn-oh-wuhn ]

adjective

1. comprising the introductory material in or as if in a course of study (used postpositively):

   Economics 101; Life 101; It's Jungle 101 on a trip up the Amazon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of 101¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The current temperature record in Palm Springs for April 10 and 11 is 101 degrees, Westerink said.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, after 101 years of service, the Original Pantry closed and left Angelenos bereft.

From Los Angeles Times

Just off the Topanga Canyon exit of the 101 Freeway sits a prime example of modern, luxury apartment living.

From Los Angeles Times

Chris Hemsworth – who many speculate is in the running to become James Bond – was there to show off Crime 101, a thriller focused on robberies along Los Angeles' 101 Freeway.

From BBC

A decorated World War Two code breaker who spent her youth deciphering enemy messages at Bletchley Park has died at the age of 101.

From BBC