Event

usgb/ɪˈvent/
noun

Something that happens, especially when it is important or unusual.

The election was a major event in the world of politics.
Visual representation of "event" - Something that happens, especially when it is important or unusual.

Often appears as...

  • major event
  • sporting event
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Importance Scale

Use 'event' for occurrences of notable interest or impact on many people or an area.

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The volcano eruption was a catastrophic event.
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Unusual Happenings

The word 'event' implies something typically out of the ordinary routine or expectation.

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The meteor shower was a spectacular event.
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