Meaning & use
event
A thing that happens, especially one that is significant, planned, or notable.
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The wedding was the biggest event our small town had seen in years.
Scientists are still studying the event that caused the dinosaurs to go extinct.
A note on using this word
'Event' can mean a planned occasion like a concert or an unplanned occurrence like an accident; context shows which sense is meant.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A single organized competition within a larger sports program, such as the 100-meter dash.
She won her event at the track meet by two full seconds.
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