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- Dictionaryevent/ɪˈvɛnt/
noun
- 1. a thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance: "the momentous political events of the late 1980s"
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EVENT definition: 1. anything that happens, especially something important or unusual: 2. one of a set of races or…. Learn more.
1. a. : something that happens : occurrence. b. : a noteworthy happening. c. : a social occasion or activity. d. : an adverse or damaging medical occurrence. a heart attack or other cardiac event. 2. : any of the contests in a program of sports. 3. a. : a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality.
noun. something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence, especially one of some importance. Synonyms: circumstance, case, affair, happening. the outcome, issue, or result of anything: The venture had no successful event. Synonyms: consequence. something that occurs in a certain place during a particular interval of time.
An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important. You can use events to describe all the things that are happening in a particular situation.
Definition of event noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
something that happens, especially something important or unusual: Local people have been shocked by recent events in the town. Fewer examples. This event marked a turning point in the country's history. He spoke about the day's events. The nation watched on TV as the tragic events unfolded. Bates gave his version of events to the police.
An event is something that happens, or might happen. In the event that you get stuck in traffic, the wedding will continue. It is too important an event to wait even for someone as important as you. When something is eventful, many things happen during it.
