event

noun

i-ˈvent

: something that happens : occurrence

: a noteworthy happening

: a social occasion or activity

: an adverse or damaging medical occurrence

a heart attack or other cardiac event

: any of the contests in a program of sports

: a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality

in the event that I am not there, call the house

: the final outcome or determination of a legal action

archaic : outcome

: the fundamental entity of observed physical reality represented by a point designated by three coordinates of place and one of time in the space-time continuum postulated by the theory of relativity

: a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment

eventless

i-ˈvent-ləs How to pronounce event (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The article recounted the events of the past year. the last major event of the summer He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards. The accident was caused by an unusual sequence of events. She likes to arrive at social events early. It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Her stern expression from this event would later become a meme.

Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Film of the event was then flown by the Royal Air Force to Canada so it could be broadcast there on the same day and U.S. networks made similar efforts.

James Hookway, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The satiric rock duo will donate proceeds from the event to Rock the Vote, the nonpartisan non-profit dedicated to building the ranks of young voters in United States.

Gary Graff, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Although totals weren’t yet finalized by Monday, festival organizers expect to make over $275,000 from the event – which is a favorite among residents every year, said Paulette Greenberg, festival co-chair for the last 20 years.

Elizabeth Owens-schiele, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Live coverage of the event depicted what looked more like a concert than a burger joint opening.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2022 Naturally, her simple yet sophisticated hair reflected the elegance of the event.

Chelsea Avila, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 Before of the event, Republicans hit Biden on inflation, gas prices, crime and the administration's college loan forgiveness plan.

Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 Indian weddings in Thailand can last up to a week and include everything from event planning to catering, decoration and transportation.

CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

event

noun

as in incident

something that happens dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television

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incident
thing
circumstance
occurrence
happening
episode
occasion
affair
accident
time
experience
phenomenon
coincidence
emergency
adventure
hap
landmark
page
milestone
crisis
news
fluke
happenstance
turning point
freak
achievement
juncture
deed
milepost
co-occurrence
feat
happenchance
tidings
exploit

as in possibility

something that might happen in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

possibility
case
contingency
contingent
contingence
eventuality
probability
accident
risk
hazard
chance
hap

as in tournament

a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics

Synonyms & Similar Words

tournament
competition
game
contest
match
championship
tourney
sport
bout
meet
matchup
race
sweepstakes
final
outing
battle
sweep-stake
skirmish
athletics
derby
semifinal
marathon
conflict
open
triathlon
rally
tussle
gymkhana
struggle
scrimmage
round
pentathlon
decathlon
runoff
field day
biathlon
tug-of-war
national(s)
heat
set
sudden death
ultramarathon
play-off
volley
run
heptathlon
nightcap
rubber
classic
dead heat
photo finish
round-robin
seesaw

as in party

a social gathering the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another

Synonyms & Similar Words

party
celebration
reception
bash
gala
shindig
fete
affair
blowout
function
dance
get-together
fête
blast
occasion
ball
do
binge
benefit
symposium
formal
prom
supper
fund-raiser
social
soiree
orgy
masquerade
bacchanal
tea party
bacchanalia
house party
tea
clambake
stag
housewarming
soirée
cocktail party
shower
mixer
saturnalia
salon
bake
icebreaker
kegger
keg party
hen party
klatch
meet and greet
kaffeeklatsch
klatsch

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of event are circumstance, episode, incident, and occurrence. While all these words mean "something that happens or takes place," event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

the events following the assassination

The words circumstance and event are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.

couldn't recall the exact circumstances

In some situations, the words episode and event are roughly equivalent. However, episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.

a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work

While in some cases nearly identical to event, incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.

a minor wartime incident

Although the words occurrence and event have much in common, occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.

an encounter that was a chance occurrence

单词	event
释义	event noun i-ˈvent 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 in the event that I am not there, call the house b : the final outcome or determination of a legal action c archaic : outcome 4 : the fundamental entity of observed physical reality represented by a point designated by three coordinates of place and one of time in the space-time continuum postulated by the theory of relativity 5 : a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment eventless i-ˈvent-ləs adjective Phrases at all events : in any case in any event : in any case in the event chiefly British : as it turns out Synonyms affair circumstance episode hap happening incident occasion occurrence thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The article recounted the events of the past year. the last major event of the summer He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards. The accident was caused by an unusual sequence of events. She likes to arrive at social events early. It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won. See More Recent Examples on the Web Her stern expression from this event would later become a meme. Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Film of the event was then flown by the Royal Air Force to Canada so it could be broadcast there on the same day and U.S. networks made similar efforts. James Hookway, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The satiric rock duo will donate proceeds from the event to Rock the Vote, the nonpartisan non-profit dedicated to building the ranks of young voters in United States. Gary Graff, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Although totals weren’t yet finalized by Monday, festival organizers expect to make over $275,000 from the event – which is a favorite among residents every year, said Paulette Greenberg, festival co-chair for the last 20 years. Elizabeth Owens-schiele, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Live coverage of the event depicted what looked more like a concert than a burger joint opening. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2022 Naturally, her simple yet sophisticated hair reflected the elegance of the event. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 Before of the event, Republicans hit Biden on inflation, gas prices, crime and the administration's college loan forgiveness plan. Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 Indian weddings in Thailand can last up to a week and include everything from event planning to catering, decoration and transportation. CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eventus, from evenire to happen, from e- + venire to come — more at come First Known Use 1539, in the meaning defined at sense 3c Phrases Containing event event horizon field event media event in the event of in the event in any event event horizon field event media event in the event of in the event in any event Kids Definition event noun i-ˈvent 1 : something important or notable that happens historical events 2 : a social occasion (as a party) 3 : the fact of happening in the event of rain 4 : a contest in a program of sports Olympic events Medical Definition event noun i-ˈvent : an adverse or damaging medical occurrence a heart attack or other cardiac event Legal Definition event noun 1 : something that happens : occurrence 2 : the issue or outcome of a legal action or proceeding as finally determined event noun 1 as in incident something that happens dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance incident thing circumstance occurrence happening episode occasion affair accident time experience phenomenon coincidence emergency adventure hap landmark page milestone crisis news fluke happenstance turning point freak achievement juncture deed milepost co-occurrence feat happenchance tidings exploit 2 as in possibility something that might happen in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors Synonyms & Similar Words possibility case contingency contingent contingence eventuality probability accident risk hazard chance hap 3 as in tournament a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics Synonyms & Similar Words tournament competition game contest match championship tourney sport bout meet matchup race sweepstakes final outing battle sweep-stake skirmish athletics derby semifinal marathon conflict open triathlon rally tussle gymkhana struggle scrimmage round pentathlon decathlon runoff field day biathlon tug-of-war national(s) heat set sudden death ultramarathon play-off volley run heptathlon nightcap rubber classic dead heat photo finish round-robin seesaw 4 as in party a social gathering the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another Synonyms & Similar Words party celebration reception bash gala shindig fete affair blowout function dance get-together fête blast occasion ball do binge benefit symposium formal prom supper fund-raiser social soiree orgy masquerade bacchanal tea party bacchanalia house party tea clambake stag housewarming soirée cocktail party shower mixer saturnalia salon bake icebreaker kegger keg party hen party klatch meet and greet kaffeeklatsch klatsch Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of event are circumstance, episode, incident, and occurrence. While all these words mean "something that happens or takes place," event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause. the events following the assassination The words circumstance and event are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background. couldn't recall the exact circumstances In some situations, the words episode and event are roughly equivalent. However, episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident. a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work While in some cases nearly identical to event, incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance. a minor wartime incident Although the words occurrence and event have much in common, occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. an encounter that was a chance occurrence Phrases Containing event in any event in any event
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