Event

/ɪˈvɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

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

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Happening
That party was quite the happening event!
Do
Are you going to the big do this weekend?