hundred
/ˈhʌndrəd/
noun
- The number 100; ten times ten.
- She counted up to one hundred before opening her eyes.
- A century is a period of one hundred years.
- The book has over three hundred pages.
- An amount of money equal to 100 dollars, pounds, or other currency units.
- She saved every hundred she earned from her summer job.
- He lent me a hundred to pay for the repair.
- The jacket cost two hundred, which was more than I wanted to spend.
- An unspecified large number (often used in the plural 'hundreds').
- She received hundreds of birthday cards from around the world.
- Hundreds of people attended the concert in the park.
- There were hundreds of stars visible in the clear night sky.
adjective
- Being ten more than ninety; numbering 100.
- She ran a hundred meters in just twelve seconds.
- There are one hundred pennies in a dollar.
- The hotel has a hundred rooms available for guests.
- Used to express a large but indefinite number.
- A hundred different thoughts ran through her mind.
- I've told you a hundred times to clean your room!
- He had a hundred reasons for being late.