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Definition of event

event

/ɪˈvɛnt/
e · vent
Adverb:eventfully
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Plural:events
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Adjective:eventful
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event Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Something that happens or takes place, especially an occurrence of notable importance or significance.

Example

"The signing of the peace treaty was a historic event that reshaped the region."

2

A planned public, social, or professional occasion, such as a festival, ceremony, or conference.

Example

"The university is hosting a charity fundraising event in the main auditorium tonight."

3

Each of several particular contests or competitions making up a larger sports program or tournament.

Example

"She qualified for three track-and-field events at the upcoming championship."

4

A subset of possible outcomes of an experiment or trial to which a probability can be assigned, or a point in spacetime in physics.

Example

"In probability theory, rolling an even number on a six-sided die is a simple event."

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• Rhymes for event

• Nearby Words

evenly
evenness
evensong
event
eventful
eventfully
eventfulness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French 'event' or directly from Latin 'eventus' (meaning 'an occurrence, outcome, or result'), derived from the verb 'evenire' ('to come out, happen, or result'), formed from 'ex-' ('out') and 'venire' ('to come').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Event. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/event
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