event

/ɪˈvɛnt/
noun
  1. A planned public or social occasion, such as a party, concert, or sports competition.
    • Thousands of people attended the music event in the park.
    • We are planning a family event to celebrate Grandma's birthday.
    • The school is organizing a fundraising event for the library.
  2. Something that happens, especially something important or notable.
    • The wedding was the biggest social event of the year.
    • No one expected the event to cause so much excitement.
    • The discovery of electricity was a major event in human history.
  3. One of the contests or activities that make up a sports competition.
    • The next event on the program is the high jump.
    • She won a gold medal in the 100-meter event.
    • He trains every day for the swimming event.
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