Pronunciation

/ɪˈvɛnt/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) An occurrence, something that happens or takes place, particularly one of some significance or interest. It could be a planned social gathering, ceremony, or celebration, such as a concert, wedding, or sports competition, or it could refer to an unforeseen incident or accident. For example: “The annual charity event was a huge success.” “The car crash was a tragic event.”

Example sentences:

• Noun: “Her graduation event was attended by family and friends from all over the country.”
• “The exact event leading up to the discovery remains unclear.”

Phrases

• “Major event”: Refers to an important or significant happening.
• “Once-in-a-lifetime event”: An event that is very rare or unlikely to happen again.
• “Event planning”: The process of organizing and coordinating an event.
• “Eventual outcome”: The final result of a series of events or developments.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The Olympic Games are a global sporting event watched by millions around the world.”
• “His sudden departure was an unexpected event that shocked everyone.”

Synonyms

• Occurrence
• Happening
• Incident
• Gathering
• Celebration
• Function
• Ceremony
• Festival
• Meeting
• Episode
• Experience

Additional Meanings

• In physics or mathematics, ‘event’ can also denote a point in spacetime at which something occurs or changes, especially in relativity theory.
  • Noun (Physics/Mathematics): “In quantum mechanics, an event is a point in spacetime where a particle interaction takes place.”