Meaning & Definition of word "Event"

Event

/ɪˈvɛnt/

1. An occurrence or happening, especially one of significance.
- Example: The charity gala was a significant event in the community.
2. A planned public or social occasion.
- Example: We are attending a concert later this evening; it should be a wonderful event.
3. In sports, a specific competition or contest.
- Example: The 100-meter dash is a thrilling event to watch at the Olympics.
4. In computer science, a change in state or an occurrence that is detectable by software.
- Example: The program was designed to trigger an alert when the event of a user login occurred.
5. A significant occurrence, often used in a historical context.
- Example: The signing of the Declaration of Independence was a pivotal event in American history.

From Middle English 'event', from Old French 'evenement', from Latin 'eventus', meaning 'outcome'.

event of the year:

The most significant occurrence within a year.

public event:

An occurrence open to the public, often for social or entertainment purposes.

event horizon:

In physics, the boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which nothing can escape.

occurrence:

An instance of something happening.

incident:

An event or occurrence, often with implications.

function:

An event arranged for a specific purpose.

Meaning: Happening

Example Sentence: That party was quite the happening event!

Meaning: Do

Example Sentence: Are you going to the big do this weekend?