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.
...the events of Black Wednesday. [+ of]
...in the wake of recent events in Europe.
A new book by J K Rowling is always an event.
Synonyms: incident, happening, experience, matter More Synonyms of event
2. countable noun
An event is a planned and organized occasion, for example a social gathering or a sports match.
The cross-country section of the three-day event was held here yesterday.
...major sporting events.
...our programme of lectures and social events.
Synonyms: competition, game, tournament, contest More Synonyms of event
3. countable noun
An event is one of the races or competitions that are part of an organized occasion such as a sports meeting.
A solo piper opens Aberdeen Highland Games at 10am and the main events start at 1pm.
4.
See in the event of/that
5.
See in any event
6.
See in the event
event in British English
(ɪˈvɛnt)
noun
1.
anything that takes place or happens, esp something important; happening; incident
2.
the actual or final outcome; result (esp in the phrases in the event, after the event)
3.
any one contest in a programme of sporting or other contests
the high jump is his event
4. philosophy
a.
an occurrence regarded as a bare instant of space-time as contrasted with an object which fills space and has endurance
b.
an occurrence regarded in isolation from, or contrasted with, human agency
Compare act (sense 8)
5. in any event
6. in the event of
7. in the event that
verb
8.
to take part or ride (a horse) in eventing
Word origin
C16: from Latin ēventus a happening, from ēvenīre to come forth, happen, from venīre to come
event in American English
(iˈvɛnt; ɪˈvɛnt)
noun
1.
a happening or occurrence, esp. when important
2.
a particular contest or item in a program
the pole vault, high jump, and other events
3.
any organized activity, celebration, etc. for members of the general public or a particular group
the social event of the year
4. Archaic
a result; outcome
SIMILAR WORDS: ocˈcurrence
Idioms:
in any event
in the event
in the event of
in the event that
Word origin
OFr < L eventus, event, pp. of evenire, to happen < e-, out + venire, come
event in Hospitality
(ɪvɛnt)
Word forms: (regular plural) events
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): General)
An event is a planned and organized occasion, for example a social gathering.
COLLOCATIONS: hold an ~host an ~
The hotel can hold events such as wedding receptions, parties, and conferences.
Our hotels can host large events and we can cater for all your needs.
You can arrange a business meeting, conference, or other event at this hotel.
host an event
Examples of 'event' in a sentence
event
In the unlikely event I ever decide to entertain myself with you, Damin Wolfblade, you won't know what's hit you.
Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)
In the event the punters would have lost their bets for this is not what occurred.
Salley Vickers INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3 (2001)
He had, for instance, eliminated all uniforms, thus preserving anonymity in the event of capture.
Patrick Robinson BARRACUDA 945 (2001)
In other languages
event
British English: event /ɪˈvɛnt/ NOUN
An event is something that happens.
...recent events in the north of the country.
American English: event
Arabic: حَدَث
Brazilian Portuguese: evento
Chinese: 事件
Croatian: događaj
Czech: událost
Danish: begivenhed
Dutch: gebeurtenis
European Spanish: acontecimiento
Finnish: tapahtuma
French: événement
German: Veranstaltung
Greek: συμβάν
Italian: evento
Japanese: 出来事
Korean: 사건
Norwegian: hendelse
Polish: zdarzenie
European Portuguese: evento
Romanian: eveniment
Russian: событие
Latin American Spanish: acontecimiento
Swedish: evenemang
Thai: เหตุการณ์สำคัญ
Turkish: olay
Ukrainian: подія
Vietnamese: sự kiện
All related terms of 'event'
non-event
If you say that something was a non-event , you mean that it was disappointing or dull , especially when this was not what you had expected.
field event
A field event is an athletics contest such as the high jump or throwing the discus or javelin , rather than a race .
happy event
the birth of a child
media event
an event that is staged for or exploited by the mass media , whose attention lends it an apparent importance
track event
A track event is an event in athletics which involves running or walking around a racetrack , in contrast to events that involve only jumping or throwing .
blessed event
the birth of a child; also, a newborn child
event horizon
the surface around a black hole enclosing the space from which electromagnetic radiation cannot escape due to gravitational attraction . For a non-rotating black hole, the radius is proportional to the mass of the black hole
event theatre
spectacular and extravagantly mounted theatrical productions collectively
in any event
You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation , in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible , in spite of anything that has happened or may happen.
in the event
You say in the event after you have been discussing what could have happened in a particular situation , in order to indicate that you are now describing what actually did happen.
liquidity event
the ending of an investor's involvement in a business venture with a view to realizing a gain or loss from the investment
publicity event
an event designed to generate publicity
yachting event
a sailing competition
event television
television programmes focusing on events that attract media attention and high ratings
host an event
If a hotel or organization hosts an event , it provides the facilities for the event to take place.
promotional event
A promotional event is an occasion that draws attention to a particular product or products, such as a price decrease , or the chance to win a prize when buying the product.
in the event of
in case of; if (such a thing) happens
store launch event
A store launch event is a special event, which publicizes the opening of a new store and at which discounts and free samples may be offered .
three-day event
the sport of taking part in equestrian competitions (esp three-day events ), usually consisting of three sections: dressage , cross-country riding , and showjumping
nonevent
a disappointing or insignificant occurrence , esp one predicted to be important
in the event that
if it should happen that
in the event of/that
You use in the event of , in the event that , and in that event when you are talking about a possible future situation , especially when you are planning what to do if it occurs .
Chinese translation of 'event'
event
(ɪˈvɛnt)
n(c)
(= occurrence) 事件 (shìjiàn) (个(個), gè)
(Sport) 比赛(賽)项(項)目 (bǐsài xiàngmù) (个(個), gè)
in the normal course of events按照事情自然发(發)展的进(進)程 (ànzhào shìqíng zìrán fāzhǎn de jìnchéng)
in the event of/that ... 如果 ... 发(發)生 (rúguǒ ... fāshēng)
in the event (Brit) 到头(頭)来(來) (dàotóulái)
in any event不管怎样(樣) (bùguǎn zěnyàng)
All related terms of 'event'
in any event
不管怎样(樣) bùguǎn zěnyàng
in the event
( Brit ) 到头(頭)来(來) dàotóulái
in the event of/that ...
如果 ... 发(發)生 rúguǒ ... fāshēng
in the unlikely event that ...
万(萬)一有 ... 情况(況) wànyī yǒu ... qíngkuàng
in the unlikely event of anything going wrong
万(萬)一有事不顺(順) wànyī yǒu shì bù shùn
1 (noun)
Definition
a planned and organized occasion
in the wake of recent events in Europe
Synonyms
incident
They have not based it on any incident from the past.
happening
plans to hire freelance reporters to cover the latest happenings
experience
It was an experience I would not like to go through again.
matter
It was a private matter.
affair
The government has mishandled the whole affair.
occasion
It will be a unique family occasion.
proceeding
fact
He was sure the gun was planted after the fact.
business
circumstance
I'm making inquiries about the circumstances of the disappearance.
episode
an unhappy episode in my life
adventure
I set off for a new adventure in the US on the first day of the year.
milestone
occurrence
Traffic jams are now a daily occurrence.
escapade
2 (noun)
Definition
any one contest in a sporting programme
major sporting events
Synonyms
competition
He will be banned from international competitions for four years.
game
We won three games against Australia.
tournament
Here is a player capable of winning a world tournament.
contest
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
bout
This will be his eighth title bout in 19 months.
phrases
See in any event or at all events
See in the event
See in the event of
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adventure
Definition
a risky undertaking, the ending of which is uncertain
I set off for a new adventure in the US on the first day of the year.