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/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
occurrence
An instance of something happening.
incident
An event or occurrence, often with implications.
function
An event arranged for a specific purpose.
Slang Meanings
Happening
That party was quite the happening event!
Do
Are you going to the big do this weekend?