Millennium
10 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A period of one thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ. An anniversary of a thousand years or a period of great happiness and prosperity.
“The turn of the millennium was celebrated with spectacular fireworks displays worldwide.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/mɪˈlɛnɪəm/
Syllables
mil·len·ni·um
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Synonyms
thousand yearschiliad
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Wordle
10-letter time period with double L and double N; contains four I's
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good for using multiple common letters together
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