event
/ɪˈvɛnt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: events
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An occurrence; something that happens.
Noun
Examples
In the event of strong wind…
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)
Noun
Examples
I went to an event in San Francisco last week.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “event” mean?
An occurrence; something that happens.
Is “event” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.